APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH
A NEW-ONSET RASH -100 %
CORRECT FOLLOW-UP AND
MANAGEMENT
• Name: [Patient Name]
• Age: 25 years
• Sex: [Assigned at Birth / Gender Identity]
, • Height: 165 cm (approx. 5'5")
• Weight: 54.5 kg (approx. 120 lbs)
• BMI: 20.0 (Normal)
• Chief Complaint: "I have a new rash that won't go away."
Comprehensive SOAP Note
SUBJECTIVE (History of Present Illness, Review of Systems,
Past Medical History)
• History of Present Illness (HPI):
[Patient Name] is a 25-year-old [male/female] with no
significant past medical history, presenting with a chief
complaint of a new rash for approximately 10 days. The
patient reports that the rash began as a single, oval-shaped,
scaly patch on the left side of the chest wall (approx. 3-4 cm
in size) about 2 weeks ago. The patient initially ignored this
"herald patch."
One week later, the patient noticed a more widespread
eruption of smaller, pink, oval spots appearing on the torso,
back, and upper arms. The rash is mildly pruritic, especially
after a hot shower. The patient denies any pain or burning
sensation. The rash has not appeared on the face, palms, or
soles. The patient denies any recent change in soaps,
detergents, or lotions. No recent travel, camping, or tick
bites. No known sick contacts.
• Review of Systems (ROS):