Child has rash without fever or preceding symptoms

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A school-age child has a rash without fever or preceding symptoms. Physical examination reveals a 3-cm ovoid, erythematous lesion on the trunk with a finely scaled elevated border, along with generalized macular, ovoid lesions appearing in a "Christmas tree" pattern on the child's back. What is the initial action? A school-age child has a rash without fever or preceding symptoms. Physical examination reveals a 3-cm ovoid, erythematous lesion on the trunk with a finely scaled elevated border, along with generalized macular, ovoid lesions appearing in a "Christmas tree" pattern on the child's back. What is the initial action? Reassure the child's parents that the rash is benign and self-limited Recommend topical antihistamines and emollients to control the spread Prescribe topical steroid creams to shorten the course of the disease Obtain a KOH preparation of a skin scraping to verify the diagnosis.

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