Circular burns used to treat severe febrile illness and hepatitis in E. Africa - burn scars are located periumbilical, wrists, ankles. Herpes vesicles are on an erythematous base and usually clustered. The lesions of TNPM are scattered and on a pigmented macule. Lesions are intensely pruritic and recur. Often confused with scabies.
Antihistamines give some relief.
F. Childhood Problems Tinea capitis is very common in Blacks and is due to trichophyton tonsurans. Selenium sulfide shampoo helps prevent spread of spores in household. Antibiotics not needed even though looks pustular. Resolve slowly over months. Pityriasis Rosea may have inverse distribution - more on face, neck, axillae and extremities, than on the trunk.