We report a case of a healthy 12-year-old female, who presented a large eczema of the face for more than 2 months. After microbiologic examination a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis with Staphylococcus aureus colonization was done. A combined topical corticosteroid- oral antibiotics therapy allowed to obtain a good clinical response. There was no recurrence 6 months after the treatment. Our case highlights that sometimes staphylococcal skin infections affecting atopic dermatitis can lead to misdiagnosis
