Saturday, February 2, 2013

Answer and Explanation 4

4.  A is the correct answer.  This rash is a malar.  It has the characteristic butterfly appearance with the nasolabial fold sparing.  Roscea and Fifth's  disease just affects the cheeks and usually has a deeper red appearance.  Photosensitivity does not affect the face in this way just in that area.  This patient needs a further workup for SLE.



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