A 20-year-old student with a 3-year history of atopic eczema presents with itchy, erythematous patches on her antecubital fossae. She has tried emolli...

Question

A 20-year-old student with a 3-year history of atopic eczema presents with itchy, erythematous patches on her antecubital fossae. She has tried emollients and topical hydrocortisone with partial relief. Which step-up treatment is recommended next?

Accepted Answer

B. Moderate potency topical steroid (e.g., clobetasone) on the flexures

Answer

A. High-potency topical steroid (e.g., clobetasol) on the face

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C. Systemic oral steroids immediately

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D. Oral antihistamines only

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E. Calcineurin inhibitor (e.g., tacrolimus) first-line

MCQ (SBA): Atopic Eczema

A 20-year-old student with a 3-year history of atopic eczema presents with itchy, erythematous patches on her antecubital fossae. She has tried emollients and topical hydrocortisone with partial relief. Which step-up treatment is recommended next?