A 63 year-old obese woman who has suffered from chronic leg swelling for several years. Her legs get intermittently red and swollen. When this happens she applies a combination of lanolin and Neosporin. One week ago, she did this and her legs got very inflamed and developed blisters, oozing and severe pruritus. The most likely diagnosis is:
A 63 year-old obese woman who has suffered from chronic leg swelling for several years. Her legs get intermittently red and swollen. When this happens she applies a combination of lanolin and Neosporin. One week ago, she did this and her legs got very inflamed and developed blisters, oozing and severe pruritus. The most likely diagnosis is:
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A 63 year-old obese woman who has suffered from chronic leg swelling for several years. Her legs get intermittently red and swollen. When this happens she applies a combination of lanolin and Neosporin. One week ago, she did this and her legs got very inflamed and developed blisters, oozing and severe pruritus. The most likely diagnosis is:
✓ Correct Answer: A. Allergic contact dermatitis
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