Today, you are examining a 4 year old boy, Samuel.  During h…

Today, you are examining a 4 year old boy, Samuel.  During his preschool physical, you note that he has an area (2cm) on his scalp near the posterior left hairline that has much less hair and some scaling in the hairless area.  You also note that he has some mild left posterior cervical lymphadenopathy.  Which of the following is nearest the top you your differential diagnosis list?

A 56 year old female patient with normal vital signs and BMI…

A 56 year old female patient with normal vital signs and BMI of 40 and history of Type II diabetes presents with a beefy red, well demarcated, maculopapular rash in the folds of her right axilla. She says it began about 3 weeks ago, is worsening and is mildly itchy.  She has not used any new detergents, deodorants, soap or lotion. The nurse practitioner reasons that the top differential is