A 7-year-year-old boy with known atopic eczema presents with a 3-day history of intensely itchy, erythematous, and vesicular lesions on his face and f...

Question

A 7-year-year-old boy with known atopic eczema presents with a 3-day history of intensely itchy, erythematous, and vesicular lesions on his face and flexures. Some lesions are crusted and weeping. His mother reports he has been generally well. What is the most appropriate initial management for this flare?

Accepted Answer

Moderate potency topical corticosteroid and an emollient

Answer

Oral flucloxacillin and a mild potency topical corticosteroid

Answer

Oral aciclovir and an emollient

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Potent topical corticosteroid and wet wraps

Answer

Topical tacrolimus

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atopic Eczema Flare