4-year-old, Bill, has had an upper respiratory infection with a mild fever for the last week. Yesterday he started with this red rash on his cheeks. He is eating well and sleeping well. He is starting to have a light rash appear on his chest. Mom is also concerned that in his hair he has this bald spot for the past month which is itchy. It is increasing in size. There are broken hair follicles around the outside. She hasn’t tried any medications yet. No other contacts with either rash, but he does go to preschool. What are your diagnoses? What is your treatment plan? What education must you provide to his parent? What are other differential diagnoses for the bald spot?
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