A 20-Year-Old Student Comes to the Physician with a Rash

A 20-year-old student comes to the physician with a rash.  She initially noticed it on her chest but then it seemed to spread to her back.  The rash itches slightly, but the patient has no other symptoms and feels well.  She is not sexually active and has had no genital lesions.  General physical examination is within normal limits.  The rash is shown in the photograph.

What would be the most appropriate therapy once a definitive diagnosis is established?

A) Benzathine penicillin
B) Phototherapy
C) Topical corticosteroids
D) Topical terbinafine
E) Topical vitamin D analogue

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