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A 10-year-old boy presents to his pediatrician with a history of hypopigmented non-pruritic "dots," mostly located on his face and neck. His mother complains that lesions get worse during the summer when her son plays outside. On exam, they are slightly scaly, hypopigmented lesions approximately 0.5 cm in diameter. What is the most likely etiology of his rash?

Decreased number of active melanocytes and decreased number and size of melanosomes

A 3-year-old male presents to clinic with an annular, well-circumscribed, scaly plaque with a raised erythematous border and central hypopigmentation on the left thigh. The mother reports that the lesion is highly pruritic and that the patient has been exposed to other children with a similar rash at day care. Upon further examination, a similar lesion with boggy borders is also found on the posterior aspect of his scalp. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this child’s problem?

Oral griseofulvin

A 3-year-old child is found to have a dry, pruritic rash on his face. Physical exam is notable for confluent areas of erythema and scaling. There are mild excoriations surrounding some areas and mild lichenification of the extensor surfaces of both elbows. What is the next best step in management of this child’s problem?

Topical steroids and emollients