Question

A 26-year-old woman presents with an intensely pruritic, erythematous rash with vesicles on the hands and flexural surfaces. She has a history of atopic dermatitis since childhood. What is the most appropriate first-line topical therapy for a moderate flare?

Accepted Answer

Potent topical corticosteroid for short course

Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitor as monotherapy

Answer

Topical coal tar only

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Topical antibiotic alone

Answer

Emollients only

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman presents with an intensely pruritic, erythematous rash with vesicles on the hands and flexural surfaces. She has a history of atopic dermatitis since childhood. What is the most appropriate first-line topical therapy for a moderate flare?