Itchy Patches on the Upper and Lower Extremities. Issue 5 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mitri, Andia; Lake, Eden
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. Volume 11:Issue 5(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Dermatologic nursing -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- nursing -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatologic nursing; Periodicals; 616.505
• DOI: 10.1097/JDN.0000000000000492
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1945-760X

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: This is a case of a patient presenting with pruritic dark plaques that erupted on the upper extremities and the left inner thigh. The patient is otherwise asymptomatic with no other acute concerns. A multiple-choice question is presented and readers will be challenged to diagnose this patient based on the case presentation, symptoms, and patient history. An answer is given followed by a discussion of the diagnosis, clinical features, and therapeutic management.