17-Year-Old With Recurring Rash

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These discolored, scaly lesions on this young man’s trunk have recurred for the past 2 summers. He reports that the rash becomes “irritated and itchy” when he is in the sun.

These discolored, scaly lesions on this young man’s trunk have recurred for the past 2 summers. He reports that the rash becomes “irritated and itchy” when he is in the sun. None of his close contacts is affected.

Your suspicion?

A. Tinea versicolor
B. Tinea corporis
C. Vitiligo

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