Derm Look-Alikes: Asymptomatic Blisters on the Hands
Two cases of asymptomatic blisters on the hands; can you diagnose the conditions?
Two cases of asymptomatic blisters on the hands; can you diagnose the conditions?
Two cases of asymptomatic hyperpigmented plaques on the trunk; can correctly you diagnose the conditions?
The term morbilliform describes a rash that resembles measles, with erythematous, maculopapular lesions that may coalesce.
Two patients present with similar rashes, one affecting a patient’s shin and the other in the interscapulararea and upper back.
Two patients present with nodules on the feet and hands.
Multiple pustular eruptions are present on patients.
Two infants present with dark patches on their lower backs.
Case 1 A 12-year-old boy presents to the dermatology clinic with a reddish-brown rash. His mother reports that the rash started as reddish-brown spots and has become very itchy, often keeping her son up at night. She is concerned that it may be varicella zoster virus infection. Physical examination reveals scaly, erythematous macules with areas…
Case 1 A 65-year-old man presents to the clinic with a large rash on his torso. On physical examination, the patient has multiple scaly erythematous patches on his chest and abdomen. When asked about the history of the rash, the patient mentions that he has had “on and off rashes around this region for several…