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By Garth Meckler, MD
04.07.08

A 4-year-old Hispanic girl presented to the Emergency Department with a four-day history of “bumps” on her arm. She had been seen by her PCP two days earlier and started on Augmentin. However, her father states that the rash has become “much worse.” The rash is pruritic and mildly painful, but the patient has had no fever or other constitutional symptoms. Her past medical history is significant for moderate eczema and mild intermittent asthma.

What is the diagnosis?

How can the diagnosis be confirmed?

What treatment should be offered?

What are the potential complications of the disease?

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