Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem in children - clinical aspects and diagnostic criteria in five patients

Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem a (ULE) is a self-limited, probably infe ctious-allergic skin disease predominately affecting small children.We desc ribe five such cases.The typical unilaterally located or at least unilatera lly dominant exanthem usually starts in the axillary region and is characte rized by red, partly confluent papules and fine scales. Two of the children presented with atypical manifestations of ULE. Due to its asymptomatic cou rse,therapy is not necessary in the majority of cases.