What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Impetigo
B. Atopic Dermatitis
C. Herpes Simplex Infection
D. Contact Dermatitis
Answer and Explanation:
Answer: A. Impetigo
Explanation:
The lesions shown are yellowish, honey-colored crusts over an erythematous base on the chin.This is classic for Impetigo.
Impetigo → Superficial bacterial skin infection (usually Staph aureus or Strep pyogenes). Characteristic golden/yellow “honey-crusted” lesions. Common on the face in children.
Other options:
B. Atopic dermatitis → Chronic, itchy, eczematous lesions; usually in flexures, with dry skin. Not honey-crusted.
C. Herpes simplex infection → Grouped painful vesicles on erythematous base, later ulcerate. Not thick golden crusts.
D. Contact dermatitis → Erythematous, itchy rash at site of contact allergen/irritant. No honey-colored crusts.