Congenital calcinosis cutis of the ear.

Congenital calcinosis cutis is a relatively rare event. Herein we report 3 cases of congenital calcinosis cutis that all appeared in the exact same location on the ear. A possible mechanism of pathogenesis is discussed.

Cutaneous manifestations of hyper-IgE syndrome in infants and children.

We describe 8 children with hyper-IgE syndrome who had papulopustular eruption on the face and scalp in the first year of life. Seven of the 8 patients had persistent peripheral eosinophilia and 3 had leukocytosis noted before diagnosis. Skin biopsy specimens in 6 patients revealed spongiosis and perivascular dermatitis and/or folliculitis with a predominance of eosinophils.