A 4-year-old boy has a history of chronic itchy flexural rash. Examination reveals dry, erythematous, lichenified patches in the antecubital fossae an...

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A 4-year-old boy has a history of chronic itchy flexural rash. Examination reveals dry, erythematous, lichenified patches in the antecubital fossae and behind the knees with excoriations. There are no signs of infection. What is the most appropriate cornerstone of his ongoing management?

Accepted Answer

Regular emollient use with intermittent topical corticosteroids for flares

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Daily oral antihistamines as monotherapy

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Long-term systemic corticosteroids

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Topical antibiotics to affected areas

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Total exclusion of common food allergens without clear evidence of allergy

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Atopic dermatitis

A 4-year-old boy has a history of chronic itchy flexural rash. Examination reveals dry, erythematous, lichenified patches in the antecubital fossae and behind the knees with excoriations. There are no signs of infection. What is the most appropriate cornerstone of his ongoing management?