CASE Study
Krista Hampton, 25 years old female that comes to the office after a hiking trip with her boyfriend. She presents with a erythematous itchy rash that measures 10×12 CM on her bilateral inner thighs, as well as a left inner arm rash. She states that on her trip she was exposed to various types of plants (during her hike through the woods), as well as animals and insects as she did not wear proper hiking attire/clothes. She also says that she used the hot tub with her boyfriend during this trip. Ms. Hampton also used a brand new suntan lotion. She denies pain at this time. Describes the rash as itchy, tender and kind of swollen.
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Differential Diagnoses- Why? What made you select each one as a DDX? How did you rule out? Include 5 Scholarly References 1 for each diagnosis.
EXPLAIN THIS diagnosis and 4 DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES:
1. Allergic Contact Dermititis. (MAIN Diagnosis)
2. Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
3. Cellulitis
4. Hot Tub Folliculitis
5. Bullous Insect Bites
Use EPOCRATES as one of your resources/references.
DO NOT USE WEB MD, OR GENERAL PUBLIC WEBSITES FOR REFERENCES.
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