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"Christmas tree" pattern rash; "herald patch"largest lesion, appears initially:

a. Tinea versicolor
b. Pityriasis rosea
c. Moluscum contagiosum
d. Impetigo

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A "Christmas tree" pattern rash with a "herald patch" is characteristic of Pityriasis rosea. Other conditions mentioned like Tinea versicolor, Moluscum contagiosum, and Impetigo, have different distinctive features and do not produce the same pattern.

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The pattern of a "Christmas tree" rash and a "herald patch"as the largest lesion appearing initially is indicative of Pityriasis rosea. It presents with a single large, round or oval, pink or tan lesion known as the herald patch, which is followed by smaller lesions that form a sweeping pattern along the lines of skin cleavage on the back that resembles the branches of a Christmas tree. Other options mentioned, such as Tinea versicolor, Moluscum contagiosum, and Impetigo, do not show these distinctive features. Tinea versicolor typically causes small, discolored patches of skin, while Moluscum contagiosum is characterized by firm, small, raised bumps with a dimple in the middle. Impetigo, caused by bacteria, mostly features red sores or blisters.

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