A 22-year-old with atopic eczema has an acute flexural flare. Best management?...

Question

A 22-year-old with atopic eczema has an acute flexural flare. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Moderate potency topical steroid (e.g., betamethasone valerate 0.025%) short course plus regular emollients

Answer

Emollients only

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Mild potency steroid only

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Potent steroid to face

Answer

Oral prednisolone

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