58 year old female past medical history CHF high blood press | Figure 1

Case Summary

58 year old female with a past medical history of CHF, high blood pressure, and vitamin B12 deficiency began having these itchy lesions mostly on arms two months ago. She has been taking Benadryl round the clock and states she has stopped eating because she believes every time she eats, these flare up.

Presentation: appears like ringworm +??

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