Crusted Papules – Friday Pop Quiz 10/11
A 10-year-old male presents with recurrent crops of hypopigmented macules and crusted papules on the trunk and extremities. What is the hypothesized pathogenesis of this disorder?
A. CD4+ cell infiltrate
B. HHV-6/HHV-7
C. Malassezia
D. Deficiency in vitamin A
E. Preceding streptococcal pharyngitis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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A 10-year-old male presents with recurrent crops of hypopigmented macules and crusted papules on the trunk and extremities. What is the hypothesized pathogenesis of this disorder?
A. CD4+ cell infiltrate
B. HHV-6/HHV-7
C. Malassezia
D. Deficiency in vitamin A
E. Preceding streptococcal pharyngitis
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Brought to … 
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