A 13-year-old Girl with a Vesicular Rash on Palms

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VIDEO: The child's hands are chronically dry but the skin has recently begun to crack; vesicular rash appeared after an ocean swim. Dx?

A 13-year-old girl with known eczema presents with a vesicular rash on her palms that appeared after swimming in the ocean. Skin is tender; vesicles ooze clear liquid. Treated with triamcinolone w/o effect. Watch real-time examination on video.

What does the eruption look like to you?

A. Acute palmoplantar eczema (dyshidrotic eczema)
B. Palmoplantar pustulosis
C. Topical dermatitis
D. Friction blisters
E. Burn
F. Contact dermatitis
G. Gonococcal infection

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