Question

A 10-year-old boy has multiple circular scaly lesions on his arms, some with central clearing. His pet dog was recently diagnosed with a fungal infection. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical antifungal (e.g., clotrimazole)

Answer

Topical steroid

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Oral antifungal (e.g., griseofulvin)

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Antibiotic cream

Answer

Emollient therapy

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy has multiple circular scaly lesions on his arms, some with central clearing. His pet dog was recently diagnosed with a fungal infection. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?