A 40-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office Due to a Rash

question 261

Multiple Choice

A 40-year-old man comes to the office due to a rash on his arms.  The rash has been present for 3 weeks.  The lesions are very itchy; he has applied several over-the-counter lotions, but they did not help.  The patient has not participated in any unusual outdoor activity recently.  He takes no medications on a regular basis.  The patient has used intravenous illicit drugs in the past but not in the last 15 years.  Vital signs are normal.  Skin findings are shown in the exhibit.  The remainder of the examination shows no abnormalities.  Laboratory results are as follows: Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

• A)Atopic dermatitis
• B)Dermatitis herpetiformis
• C)Erythema multiforme
• D)Lichen planus
• E)Tinea corporis

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