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Clinical Quiz June 2018

This 70 years old lady presented with recurrent acute painful and itchy rash on her nape of neck

King-man Ho

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Clinical history:

This 70 years old lady presented with recurrent acute painful and itchy rash on her nape of neck.


Which of the following best describes her skin condition?

A. Psoriasis.
B. Allergic contact dermatitis to hair dye.
C. Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
D. Tinea capitis.

Answer:
B. Allergic contact dermatitis to hair dye.

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The slide and the question were prepared by:
Dr King-man Ho, FRCP (Glasg, Edin), MRCP (UK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
Consultant Dermatologist-in-Charge,
Social Hygiene Service, PHSB, CHP, DH

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