MKSAP: 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash

Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her hands that has been present for 6 weeks. This rash comes and goes throughout the year and has been present for many years, but never as severe as it is now. She also experiences itchy skin on her body. She had eczema as a child and currently has seasonal allergies. She is otherwise well and is currently taking no medication. On physical examination, vital signs are normal. She has dry skin on her trunk and extremities. Her hands are extremely dry with scaling, erythema, and fissuring on the dorsal hand surfaces. Her feet are not involved. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A: Atopic hand dermatitis B: Keratoderma blenorrhagica C: Scabies D: Tinea manuum Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs