How skin disorders vary in skin of color

Biological differences in skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis and acne can affect both presentation and severity among children of color. Find out more here.

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Girl with rash and muscle weakness

The mother of a healthy 10-year-old girl brings her child to the office for evaluation of new onset "eczema." The rash is asymptomatic and began on the patient's upper eyelids, later spreading to her chest and extremities over several weeks. The child complains of difficulty riding her bicycle. What's the diagnosis?

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