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A man with a rapidly evolving, widespread pruritic rash.

Authors :
WILLEMS, ANNELIESE
CHONG, ALVIN H.
Source :
Medicine Today. May2023, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p62-64. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on a case presentation of a 21-year-old man with a rapidly evolving, widespread pruritic rash. The differential diagnoses discussed include pityriasis rosea, viral exanthems, tinea corporis, secondary syphilis, and guttate psoriasis, with the latter being the correct diagnosis. It also covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of guttate psoriasis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1443430X
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Medicine Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163876019