What most likely accounts for this rash?
Mrs. Anderson presents with an itchy rash which is raised and appears and disappears in various locations. Each lesion lasts for many minutes.
A) Insect bites
B) Urticaria, or hives
C) Psoriasis
D) Purpura
B) Urticaria, or hives
This is a typical case of urticaria. The most unusual aspect of this condition is that the lesions “move” from place to place. This would be distinctly unusual for the other causes listed.
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