Gianotti Crosti Syndrome: What does it mean for a Family and for a Paediatrician?

Viral exanthems are very common in children. They are a big concern for both the parents and the treating paediatricians and some of them turn out to be a diagnostic challenge for the unwary Paediatrician. Accurate diagnosis goes a long way in reassuring parents with a child with fever and rash, especially in epidemics of diseases. Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is a common, self-limiting dermatosis that occurs worldwide, but it is not often diagnosed as it is not thought of - many a time by the treating Paediatrician. It affects infants and children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years of age, with peak incidences occurring from ages 1 to 6 years. We report our cases to highlight the frequent occurrence of the disease, which may give a relief to both the parents and the treating Paediatricians.