Question

A 24-year-old man presents with an intensely itchy rash on the webs of fingers and wrists with burrows. What is first-line treatment for him and close contacts?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin 5% cream applied to whole body below neck

Answer

Topical hydrocortisone alone

Answer

Oral terbinafine

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Mupirocin ointment

Answer

Phototherapy

Practice question

A 24-year-old man presents with an intensely itchy rash on the webs of fingers and wrists with burrows. What is first-line treatment for him and close contacts?