Granuloma gluteale infantum is a benign disorder with the clinical appearan
ce of "granulomatous" nodules involving the diaper area. It is an uncommon
disorder considered a complication of primary irritant diaper dermatitis, A
6-month-old boy with reddish-purple oval nodules located on the right ingu
inal fold and right buttock diagnosed as granuloma gluteale infantum is pre
sented. A contributing factor in our patient could be a primary irritant de
rmatitis or a preexisting candidial infection. The name granuloma gluteale
infantum is a misnomer since no granulomas are found in these lesions.