Skin Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 7/12/2024
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Erythema multiforme
B. Annular urticaria
C. Secondary syphilis
D. Fixed drug eruption
E. Polymorphous light eruption
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Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Erythema multiforme
B. Annular urticaria
C. Secondary syphilis
D. Fixed drug eruption
E. Polymorphous light eruption
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. … 
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For an expert’s take, I reached out to Gil Yosipovitch, MD, professor, Stiefel Chair of Medical Dermatology and director of the Miami Itch Center … 
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What of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
A. Doxycycline
B. Terbinifine oral
C. Adalimumab
D. Acitretin
E. Ivermectin
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …