iHuman Case Study: Alicia Smiley, 13-Year-Old with Itchy Skin Comprehensive Exam Study Guide Graded A+ 2026

iHuman Case Study: Alicia Smiley, 13-Year-Old
with Itchy Skin
Comprehensive Exam Study Guide Graded A+
2026

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, iHuman Case

I. CASE OVERVIEW

Patient: Alicia Smiley

Age: 13 years

Reason for Encounter: Itchy skin (pruritus)

Chief Complaint: "My skin is so itchy, and I can't stop scratching. It keeps me up at night."



Key Facts:



Alicia is a 13-year-old female presenting with generalized pruritus



Itching is significantly impacting sleep and daily functioning



No reported fever or systemic symptoms at presentation



This presentation is highly suggestive of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) , the most common cause of
pruritus in children and adolescents



II. COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY

A. History of Presenting Illness (HPI)

Onset and Duration:



When did the itching start? (Acute vs. chronic)



Was onset sudden or gradual?



Duration: weeks, months, or years?



Character of Itch: