Differential Diagnosis for Strawberry Skin
- Single most likely diagnosis
- Keratosis Pilaris: This condition is characterized by the appearance of small, rough, sandpaper-like bumps on the skin, often on the arms, legs, buttocks, and cheeks, which can give the skin a strawberry-like texture. It's a common and benign condition.
- Other Likely diagnoses
- Dry Skin (Xerosis): Dry skin can sometimes cause a rough texture that might resemble strawberry skin, especially in individuals with very dry skin conditions.
- Folliculitis: An inflammatory condition affecting the hair follicles, which can cause redness and bumps, potentially giving the skin a strawberry-like appearance.
- Do Not Miss (ddxs that may not be likely, but would be deadly if missed.)
- Cellulitis: A bacterial skin infection that can cause redness, swelling, and warmth of the skin. While it doesn't typically cause a "strawberry" appearance, it's a serious condition that requires prompt treatment.
- Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum (in newborns): A common condition in newborns characterized by small, yellow or white bumps on a red base, which could be mistaken for strawberry skin. It's benign but important to differentiate from more serious conditions.
- Rare diagnoses
- Strawberry Hemangiomas: Although rare, these are benign vascular tumors that can appear as red, strawberry-like lesions on the skin.
- Lymphangioma Circumscriptum: A rare condition involving the lymphatic vessels, which can cause blister-like lesions that might resemble strawberry skin in appearance.