Dermatology Clinic CASE #1
Red Patches Over Face, Chest, and Upper Limbs DINA ZAMIL, BS; TARA L. BRAUN, MD
A 42-year-old Hispanic man with no prior medical history presents with a 2-month history of a rash on his face, chest, and arms. He reports that the rash gets worse after sun exposure and he has associated joint pain. He has taken over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the joint pain and topical steroids for the rash with no symptomatic relief. Physical examination reveals erythematous patches over the malar cheeks and dorsal nose sparing the nasolabial fold and erythematous macules on the forearms and chest. What is your diagnosis? Turn to page 16
CASE #2
Itchy Rash After COVID-19 CHRISTOPHER NGUYEN, BA; TARA L. BRAUN, MD; CHRISTOPHER RIZK, MD
A 54-year-old woman with a history of depression presents to the clinic with a 1-year history of an intermittent rash. She was hospitalized for COVID-19 approximately 1 year ago and soon after developed a rash all over her body.The lesions persist for several days and have a burning sensation.The patient has no associated joint pain or other systemic symptoms. She tried antihistamines for the rash with no symptomatic relief. On examination, erythematous wheals are evident on her arms and legs as well as her back and abdomen. What is your diagnosis? Turn to page 17 www.ClinicalAdvisor.com • THE CLINICAL ADVISOR • JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 15
