Question

A 2-year-old with eczema has lichenified plaques in flexures. Parents use emollients. Best topical steroid potency for short course:

Accepted Answer

Moderate potency (betamethasone 0.025%)

Answer

Mild potency (hydrocortisone 1%)

Answer

Potent (betamethasone 0.1%)

Answer

Very potent (clobetasol)

Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitor first-line

Practice question

A 2-year-old with eczema has lichenified plaques in flexures. Parents use emollients. Best topical steroid potency for short course: