This gentleman presented with sudden onset of very itchy large papular lesions on his abdomen and lateral waist for 1 week

King-man Ho

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Clinical history:

This gentleman presented with sudden onset of very itchy large papular lesions on his abdomen and lateral waist for 1 week. Apart from these skin lesions, he was otherwise well.

Answer:
B. Bed bug bites

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The slide and the question were prepared by:
Dr King-man Ho, FRCP (Glasg, Edin), MRCP (UK), FHKCP, FHKAM (Medicine)
Consultant Dermatologist-in-Charge,
Social Hygiene Service, PHSB, CHP, DH