Clinic with complaint of painful and itching rash

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A healthy 64-year-old woman presents to the clinic with a complaint of a painful, itching rash for 3 days. She reports higher levels of stress recently due to a move and upcoming retirement. She denies the use of new products in her home, and denies trauma. Her temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse rate is 76/min, respirations are 15/min, and blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. She has an oblong erythematous, vesicular rash on her right neck and shoulder. The examination is otherwise normal, including heart and lungs. What is the most likely diagnosis? Herpes zoster Atopic dermatitis Psoriasis Impetigo.

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