05-28-2009, 12:19 PM
A 73-year-old white male in otherwise good health complains of generalized pruritus that worsens in the winter. The itch is most intense after he bathes. Recently, he noticed a rash on his abdomen and legs as well. On examination, you note poorly defined red, scaly plaques with fine fissures on the abdomen. No eruption is present at other pruritic sites.
Which one of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?
A. Candidiasis
B. Rosacea
C. Xerosis
D. Lichen simplex chronicus
E. Stasis dermatitis
Which one of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?
A. Candidiasis
B. Rosacea
C. Xerosis
D. Lichen simplex chronicus
E. Stasis dermatitis