A 12-year-old child is brought to the clinic with a rash on the back of his neck. The patient has had this rash on and off for several years. With the cooler season, the rash has gotten more pruritic in the previous two months, and the patient is continuously itching his neck. There are no additional medical issues or drugs that the patient is taking. Vital indicators are typical. The picture below depicts the posterior neck. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's rash?

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A 12-year-old child is brought to the clinic with a rash on the back of his neck. The patient has had this rash on and off for several years. With the cooler season, the rash has gotten more pruritic in the previous two months, and the patient is continuously itching his neck. There are no additional medical issues or drugs that the patient is taking. Vital indicators are typical. The picture below depicts the posterior neck.  Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient's rash?

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Eductional Objective: Atopic dermatitis is distinguished by epidermal barrier failure caused by mutations in filaggrin, a crucial epidermal component. Erythematous dry skin and pruritus are caused by increased transepidermal water loss, skin permeability, and inflammation, with chronic illness manifesting as lichenification from recurrent scratching.

A 12-Year-Old Child Is Brought to the Clinic with a Rash