Acupuncture’s Unwanted Mark

A patient develops red, scaly papules on their back and buttocks after an Acupuncture session. What underlying condition explains this unusual reaction?

Psoriasis


What diagnosis explains these lesions that developed after acupuncture to the area?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Herpetic whitlow
Nummular eczema
Psoriasis
Ringworm
Scabies

Acupuncture, Dermatology, Koebner Phenomenon, Papulosquamous, Psoriasis

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