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Facts about skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. Topic index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

GP Quiz 20 – Case 1

What is the diagnosis?

Idiopathic annular erythema

What features distinguish this from other annular plaques?

In annular erythemas (there are various kinds), multiple red rings evolve over days to weeks. There may be trailing scale inside the erythematous border.

Mark question

This quiz was also published by New Zealand Doctor in March 2006.

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