crusted papules

Friday Pop Quiz 1/30/2026
A family brings their 10-year-old daughter to clinic during the summer months. They immigrated from Mexico over the winter. She presents with an eruption on her lips, as seen in the image. She has had similar episodes in prior summers, with involvement of the upper eyelids and distal dorsal arms and hands, as well as associated conjunctivitis. Her symptoms are triggered by sun exposure. She was …
Crusted Papules – Friday Pop Quiz 10/11
pathogenesis 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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