A 6-Month-Old Boy Is Brought to the Office for Evaluation

A 6-month-old boy is brought to the office for evaluation of a progressive facial rash that started 3 weeks ago near his eyebrows and spread to areas of the face and scalp.  The rash does not appear to be painful or pruritic.  The mother recently started using a mild, unscented shampoo that slightly improved the scalp rash.  Physical examination of the scalp is shown in the exhibit.  In addition, erythematous, scaly plaques are on the eyebrows, nasolabial folds, and behind the ears.  Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Atopic dermatitis
B) Contact dermatitis
C) Psoriasis
D) Seborrheic dermatitis
E) Tinea capitis

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