A 19-year-old woman presents with an intensely pruritic rash on the flexor surfaces of her elbows and behind her knees. Examination shows erythematous...

Question

A 19-year-old woman presents with an intensely pruritic rash on the flexor surfaces of her elbows and behind her knees. Examination shows erythematous, excoriated plaques with some lichenification. Which is the most appropriate initial topical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Topical moisturisers plus low- to moderate-potency topical corticosteroids

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Topical antifungal cream

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Topical coal tar only

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Topical antibiotics alone

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No treatment is required

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Atopic dermatitis

A 19-year-old woman presents with an intensely pruritic rash on the flexor surfaces of her elbows and behind her knees. Examination shows erythematous, excoriated plaques with some lichenification. Which is the most appropriate initial topical therapy?