Atopic dermatitis can be described as: Select all that apply
A) Vesicle formation
B) Oozing
C) Round, erythematous papules that enlarge and coalesce
D) Raised wheals with associated itching
Ans: A, B
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The lesions of atopic dermatitis are usually characterized by vesicle formation, oozing, and crusting with excoriations. The lesions of erythema multiforme are round, erythematous papules that enlarge and coalesce, changing to concentric zones of color appearing as "target" or "iris" lesions. Urticaria, or hives, is a common skin disorder characterized by the development of edematous wheals accompanied by intense itching.
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