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A 6 year old presents with a high fever and rash that is deep red, maculopapular and has desquamation to the perineal area. You know this presentation is characteristic of a condition that is a major cause of acquired heart disease in children in the US, what is the condition this patient has?

You are evaluating a patient who comes in with a rash to bilateral cheeks and the nose. How do you determine this rash is likely related to Lupus, not Rosacea? 

Patient presents with a furuncle measuring 1 cm in diameter within their skin fold near their groin, on assessment you note the area has surrounding cellulitis. The patient does not have any signs or symptoms of a systemic infection. Your treatment of this furuncle will include:

Your next patient has iron deficiency anemia and you have ruled out gastrointestinal bleeding as the cause. Your next step will be:

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is caused by the bite of a: 

What dermatologic condition is commonly referred to as the “Mask of Pregnancy”?

A premenopausal female is diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia. Which medication will you order?  

A 23-year-old male presents to your office concerned about lymphadenopathy in his neck along with pruritis. He is also complaining of night sweats and has noticed a low-grade fever. He is has not had any weight changes and otherwise feels well.  On exam, you find enlarged supraclavicular lymph nodes.  What is the likely diagnosis?

A lesion that is red, annular, with central clearing and an active, scaly boarder on the abdomen is most likely: 

The treatment plan for a patient presenting with a severe case of herpetic whitlow will include all of the following except: