Erythematous in Pediatrics — 2yo Child | Allergy & Immunology | SMLE Q#17599
SMLE Question #17599
Pediatrics
Allergy & Immunology
Objective: OBJ-ALLERGY-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 2-year-old girl is brought to clinic for an itchy rash for 3 weeks. Her mother reports intense pruritus that is worse at night and after bathing. There is no fever. Examination shows xerosis with erythematous, scaly patches and excoriations on the cheeks and trunk, with involvement of the extensor surfaces of the arms and legs. There are no honey-colored crusts and no visible burrows. Which diagnosis best explains this presentation?
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