Rash on a young woman | Figure 1

Rash on a young woman

The patient is a 26-year-old female with no relevant medical history.

Two weeks ago, she experienced diarrhea for five days, which was treated at home with symptomatic medication and furazolidone.

She is now presenting with itching all over her body, more intense in the scalp area. She notes that the rash only appears if she scratches the affected area. What are your thoughts?


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