Solve exciting clinical cases specific to your field of interest via Docplexus’ clinical case challenge. In today's ‘Pediatrics Case Challenge’, join your fellow doctors to discuss and answer the question. CASE SYNOPSIS History A 2-year-old girl presents to with a 1-week history of a worsening papular rash associated with intense pruritus on the trunk, arms, and hands (Image). The itching is worse at night. She had not used any oral or topical medications before the onset of pruritus.
Her parents deny any history of allergies, concurrent fever, or other illness. Her vaccination schedule is up-to-date. The patient's recent social history includes a summer vacation to the mountains 3 weeks before her parents noticed the skin rash. Physical exam The patient is a healthy-looking girl in no distress, in the 50 th percentile for weight and 75 th percentile for height. Physical examination…
