A 26-year-old woman comes to the physician for a 2-week history of a mildly itchy rash on her trunk. She is afebrile. Her vaccination history is up to date. She is sexually active with one partner with whom she consistently uses barrier contraception. Physical examination shows a maculopapular rash on the trunk. There is no palms or soles involvement.
Which of the following topical agents is the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy for this patient?
Clindamycin
Clotrimazole
Hydrocortisone
Lindane
Permethrin
Selenium
Tretinoin
No specific therapy indicated
