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What Is This Construction Worker’s Spreading, Itchy Rash?

  • Authors:
    Meghan A. Klawonn, MD
    SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Syracuse, New York

    Amanda Levy, BS
    Buffalo Medical Group, Department of Allergy and Immunology, Williamsville, New York

    Aries Y. Liu-Helm, MD
    Buffalo Medical Group, Department of Allergy and Immunology, Williamsville, New York

    Citation:
    Klawonn MA, Levy A, Liu-Helm AY. What is this construction worker’s spreading, itchy rash? [published online December 12, 2018]. Consultant360.

     

    A 28-year-old construction worker presented for evaluation of an itchy, spreading rash that had begun on his arms and legs (Figure 1). On examination, erythematous macules and papules were distributed symmetrically on the patient’s upper and lower extremities.

    Fig 1
    Figure 1. Erythematous macules and papules distributed symmetrically on the arms and legs