May 2006

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History: A 46 year-old Caucasian male presented to the Dermatology Clinic with a several month history of a painful rash in his axilla, groin, and scalp. He had been treated with Aldara for presumed molluscum and doxycycline for presumed folliculitis for several weeks prior to his initial visit without improvement.

Physical Exam: There were erythematous infiltrated papules and plaques in the inguinal creases and left axilla. Erythematous crusted papules were scattered diffusely throughout the scalp.

Past Medical History: Diabetes Insipidus

Medications: DDAVP, Aldara, doxycycline

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