SAQ 1824 – Intensely itchy palm rash

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A 45-year-old man presents to ED with an intensely itchy rash on his palm. The photograph is shown below.

Clinical photograph from the source question showing a palm rash
Palm rash photograph from the source question.

Describe two features of the rash.

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Give the most likely diagnosis and one differential.

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What causes the itching?

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How can the diagnosis be confirmed?

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What treatment and advice would you give the patient?

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