Case Presentation A 13-year-old boy with a known history of mild atopic dermatitis presented with a recurrent periorbital and facial rash. He was otherwise healthy, on no medications, and had a family history of asthma.
His hobbies included climbing trees and playing video games, particularly using a virtual reality (VR) headset. History of Present Illness The patient had an eight-year history of intermittent mild facial eczema, previously well controlled with topical emollients After starting to use a virtual reality (VR) headset, he developed a persistent eczematous rash The rash was localized to the periorbital area and upper cheeks, exactly where the foam padding of the headset came into contact with the skin (Cover Image A) He continued applying Epaderm ointment and Cetraben cream, but there was no improvement in symptoms The persistent facial rash caused visible discomfort and…
