09-08-2010, 06:12 PM
A 17 year old boy is seen in your office for a recurrent rash on his back. He noticed that the rash became more obvious in summer as it shows up more prominently in his tanned skin. He is concerned about his appearance and has stopped going to the beach in summer. He denies any itching or pain. He is sexually active and occassionally uses condoms. He denies alcohol or drug use. Physical examination reveals macular rash on his back as shown below. http://usmlegalaxy.files.wordpress.com/2...cture1.jpg
The Most likely diagnosis:
A) Secondary Syphilis
B) Vitiligo
C) Pityriasis Rosea
D) Tinea Versicolor
E) Tinea Capitis
Q41) The most appropriate treatment for this patient’s condition:
A) Oral Prednisone
B) Topical Selenium Sulfide
C) Oral Flucnozole
D) Reassurance and observation
E) Topical Corticosteroid
F) Benzathine Penicillin Intramuscular
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The Most likely diagnosis:
A) Secondary Syphilis
B) Vitiligo
C) Pityriasis Rosea
D) Tinea Versicolor
E) Tinea Capitis
Q41) The most appropriate treatment for this patient’s condition:
A) Oral Prednisone
B) Topical Selenium Sulfide
C) Oral Flucnozole
D) Reassurance and observation
E) Topical Corticosteroid
F) Benzathine Penicillin Intramuscular
Copy Right: USMLEGalaxy