Question

A 27-year-old man with atopic eczema has frequent flare-ups. According to NICE guidelines, which topical therapy is recommended as first-line for flare management?

Accepted Answer

Topical steroid of appropriate potency

Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitor (tacrolimus)

Answer

Oral steroid therapy

Answer

Systemic immunosuppressants

Answer

Topical antibiotics

Practice question

A 27-year-old man with atopic eczema has frequent flare-ups. According to NICE guidelines, which topical therapy is recommended as first-line for flare management?