Question

A 5-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis presents with an intensely pruritic rash in the flexural areas. On examination, there are erythematous plaques with lichenification. What is the first-line medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical steroids

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Topical calcineurin inhibitors

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Oral antibiotics

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Antihistamines

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Phototherapy

Practice question

A 5-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis presents with an intensely pruritic rash in the flexural areas. On examination, there are erythematous plaques with lichenification. What is the first-line medical treatment?