A patient presents with polymorphous lesions consisting of small, red papules and vesicles, with a few eroded and crusted lesions. Your differential diagnosis should include all except which of the following?
A. Herpes simplex
B. Varicella
C. Bacterial folliculitis
D. Contactdermatitis
ANS: C
While all of the conditions listed may progress from papules to erosive crusted lesions, folliculitis is associated with pustules, rather than vesicles.
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A) True B) False
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