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This presents as an annular patch or plaque with a slightly raised, sometimes scaly, border and central clearing.
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Fungal infection
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This typically presents with red, sharply marginated lesions with greasy scales; usually confined to areas with sebaceous gland activity (for example ears, beard area, eyebrows, scalp, and nasolabial folds).
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) states that atopic eczema is likely if there is an itchy skin condition plus visible flexural eczema involving the skin creases, a personal history of asthma or allergic rhinitis (hayfever) and a personal history of dry skin in the last 12 months. Other criteria not present here include onset of signs and symptoms before the age of two years and personal history of flexural eczema.
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Atopic dermatitis
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This is a less itchy rash. It normally presents with well-circumscribed, reddish, flat-topped plaques with silvery scales. It is also typically symmetrical and on the extensor surfaces.
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Psoriasis
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Scabies or other infestations should be suspected when there is a recent onset of an itchy rash in a family. It features widespread pruritus with linear burrows on the side of fingers, interdigital webs and flexor aspects of the wrist.
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Scabies
Concept
Chapter
2693
3982
Atopic Dermatitis
Topic
144
Dermatology
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A six-year-old male presents to his GP with his mother. Over the last week, he has developed an itchy, erythematous, poorly demarcated rash. It is approximately 5cm x 3cm and is located in the region over the flexural aspect of his left elbow. His medication is salbutamol for asthma only. On further questioning, his mum reveals he suffered from some dry skin on his hands a few months ago too which cleared with over-the-counter emollients.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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