Question

A 8-year-old with atopic eczema has moderate flexural involvement. What topical steroid potency is appropriate for short courses on the body?

Accepted Answer

Moderate (e.g., clobetasone butyrate 0.05%)

Answer

Mild (hydrocortisone 1%)

Answer

Potent (e.g., betamethasone valerate 0.1%) on face

Answer

Very potent (clobetasol) anywhere

Answer

No steroids, emollients only

Practice question

A 8-year-old with atopic eczema has moderate flexural involvement. What topical steroid potency is appropriate for short courses on the body?