Abstract
This case presents a middle-aged woman who had chronic rash. Rashes are a common problem
in primary care and are often accompanied by a variety of diagnostic challenges. This
case guides practitioners through the patient presentation, differential diagnoses,
and diagnostic workup for definitive diagnosis. Therapeutic interventions, follow-up,
and patient education topics are discussed in relation to the diagnosis.
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Biography
All authors are from the Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Cassandra Bowe, DNP, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and can be contacted at [email protected]
Biography
Karen Townsend PA-C, is a Physician Assistant.
Biography
Erin Glunz, MSN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Biography
Kellen Lambeau, DNP, FNP-BC, is a Family Nurse Practitioner.
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Publication history
Published online: March 24, 2022
Footnotes
In compliance with standard ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.
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