Benign cephalic histiocytosis in a 2‐year‐old boy with an inconspicuous clinical presentation at onset

Abstract

Key Clinical Message We report on a 2‐year‐old boy whose initially inconspicuous skin lesions later on evolved into a typical clinical presentation of benign cephalic histiocytosis (BCH). The diagnosis of BCH can often be made on clinical grounds without the need for an extensive diagnostic work‐up. Given the benign and self‐limited course of the disease treatment is not required and the clinical management can be limited to a watchful waiting approach.

Keywords

• benign cephalic histiocytosis
• facial dermatoses
• histiocytosis
• infant