Question

A 25-year-old woman with atopic eczema presents with a flare-up affecting her eyelids and neck. She has been using Hydrocortisone 1% cream intermittently without much improvement. What is the most appropriate topical steroid potency to prescribe for these areas?

Accepted Answer

Moderate potency (e.g., Clobetasone butyrate 0.05%)

Answer

Mild potency (e.g., Hydrocortisone 1%)

Answer

Potent (e.g., Betamethasone valerate 0.1%)

Answer

Very potent (e.g., Clobetasol propionate 0.05%)

Answer

Topical Tacrolimus 0.03% ointment

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman with atopic eczema presents with a flare-up affecting her eyelids and neck. She has been using Hydrocortisone 1% cream intermittently without much improvement. What is the most appropriate topical steroid potency to prescribe for these areas?