A Photo Quiz to Hone Dermatologk Skills

摘要

Eczema is confined to the dorsum of a 37-year-old woman's hands. She had been applying an over-the-counter, topical antifungal cream but noted no change in the rash. The patient is a hairdresser and enjoys kickboxing.What is your course of action? A. Perform a potassium hydroxide evaluation. B. Prescribe a topical corticosteroid cream. C. Advise the patient to wear gloves when washing, dyeing, or styling hair. D. Perform a patch test for allergens in the workplace. E. Advise the patient to give up kickboxing.