Question

MED TERM DISCUSSION NEED HELP- ANSWER CORRECTLY PLEASE
Joe is a 57-year-old male who presents to the Urgent Care Clinic with a severe rash on his cheek and neck. It is just on one side. The rash is a series of angry red blotches seeming to be spreading in a line down his neck as the minutes went by.

Joe and his wife were out playing golf that day and it was a hot, sunny, sultry 99 degree day with high humidity. They quit after 9 holes because Joe's rash was becoming more pronounced. Joe also began to feel chilled and fatigued. They drove straight to the doctor.

Joe's wife told the doctor that Joe has never had this type of outbreak before but did have a tendency to get "cold sores" in the corner of his lip following a upper respiratory infection.

Joe's wife told the Doc that she would have gone to Walgreen's and gotten something OTC but she wasn't sure what would be best: 1) Antibacterial ointment, 2) Anti-inflammatory lotion, 3) Anti-viral, or 4) Anti-fungal creme.

The doctor asked a few more questions regarding Joe's medical history and, after examination, told Joe and his wife that the rash was likely ____________. He prescribed both topical and oral prescription strength ______________.

What do you think Joe's condition most likely is and name a commonly prescribed drug for this condition.

Answer 1

hey mate your answer↓

Joe has fungal infection. Due to it, it increases whenever the surrounding temperature increases.

Diflucan is one of the best drug for fungul infection