MKSAP: 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a pruritic rash

Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a recurrent pruritic rash on her hands. She works as a dental hygienist and notices that it improves when she goes on vacation. Topical corticosteroids alleviate the rash, but it quickly recurs. On physical examination, she has scaling, erythematous patches on her dorsal hands, fingers, and wrists. She has scaling, peeling, and scabbed erosions on several fingertips. Which of the following tests should be done next? A: Patch testing B: Potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation C: Prick testing D: Radioallergosorbent testing 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: Family Physicians Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs