Vesicular rash in a college student.

نویسندگان

  • Ashley S Martin
  • Diana Bolotin
  • Mara Beveridge
چکیده

Volume 91, Number 3 www.aafp.org/afp American Family Physician 195 A 19-year-old college student presented with a rash that he first noticed two days prior. The rash initially consisted of four pimplelike lesions on his forehead. No pus or fluid could be expressed from the lesions. Additional lesions rapidly developed on his scalp, face, and trunk. The rash became intensely pruritic, and some lesions became painful. He also had a cough, sore throat, subjective low-grade fever, and decreased energy. He was under increased stress because of college examinations, but he was eating and drinking normally and able to keep up with his studies. He was born in a refugee camp in Germany. Although he was unsure about his vaccination history, he believed his vaccinations were up to date. He had not traveled recently. The physical examination revealed 3to 4-mm erythematous papules and 1to 2-mm vesicles on an erythematous base (Figures 1 through 3) that were scattered over his face, scalp, trunk, and upper extremities. The highest concentrations were on his face and central trunk. The lesions were present in multiple stages, some with crusting and excoriation.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • American family physician

دوره 91 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015