3rd July 2023

You are working in A&E as an FY2. Your consultant asks you to see a 16-year-old female who presents with worsening eczema

You are working in A&E as an FY2. Your consultant asks you to see a 16-year-old female who presents with worsening eczema over her forearms. She gives a history of feeling generally unwell for the last 3 days and is concerned the rash has been worsening in the last 12 hours. You note multiple monomorphic blisters and punched out lesions over her skin.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.