A 7-year-old with atopic eczema has frequent flares despite emollients. Appropriate next step?...

Question

A 7-year-old with atopic eczema has frequent flares despite emollients. Appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Topical hydrocortisone 1% bd to affected areas

Answer

Oral prednisolone short course

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Topical tacrolimus first-line

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Antihistamines as monotherapy

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Systemic antibiotics routinely

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Atopic eczema