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Larry Becker¹, Cathy Kowalewski, John M Martin

¹Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX USA.

The Journal of Family Practice

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Summary

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A man presented with nonpruritic skin plaques and numbness, initially misdiagnosed as chronic urticaria. Further investigation and biopsy are crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of this dermatological condition.

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Background:

A 43-year-old male with a history of severe hand eczema presented with a year-long history of nonpruritic, erythematous plaques on his trunk and extremities.
The patient had been previously diagnosed with chronic urticaria and treated with antihistamines without significant improvement.

Observation:

Physical examination revealed multiple pink to red, minimally scaly plaques on the face, chest, back, and limbs.
The patient reported occasional numbness in his fingers and feet but denied constitutional symptoms.

Findings:

Laboratory tests including erythrocyte sedimentation rate, rapid plasma reagin, and complete blood count were within normal limits.
A punch biopsy of a skin lesion was performed for histological evaluation.

Implications:

The case highlights the importance of considering differential diagnoses beyond chronic urticaria for persistent skin lesions.
Accurate diagnosis through biopsy is essential for appropriate management and treatment of complex dermatological presentations.