A 25-year-old with atopic dermatitis frequently flares. Which emollient advice is correct according to NICE guidelines?...

Question

A 25-year-old with atopic dermatitis frequently flares. Which emollient advice is correct according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Apply emollients generously and frequently even when no flare

Answer

Apply emollients sparingly once daily

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Emollients are only for acute flares

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Use only if steroid creams fail

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They are not recommended in atopic dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis — MRCGP AKT MCQ