A 35-year-old patient with eczema presents with painful, weeping lesions that have a honey-coloured crust. This is likely impetiginised eczema. Which ...

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A 35-year-old patient with eczema presents with painful, weeping lesions that have a honey-coloured crust. This is likely impetiginised eczema. Which antibiotic is recommended topically for localised impetigo according to BNF?

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Topical fusidic acid

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Topical clotrimazole

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Topical aciclovir

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Topical metronidazole

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Topical nystatin

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Dermatology

A 35-year-old patient with eczema presents with painful, weeping lesions that have a honey-coloured crust. This is likely impetiginised eczema. Which antibiotic is recommended topically for localised impetigo according to BNF?