A 33-year-old with atopic dermatitis experiences frequent flares. According to NICE, which is a recommended second-line treatment when topical steroid...

Question

A 33-year-old with atopic dermatitis experiences frequent flares. According to NICE, which is a recommended second-line treatment when topical steroids alone are insufficient?

Accepted Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitors (e.g., tacrolimus)

Answer

Oral steroids

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Oral antihistamines

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Coal tar preparations

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UV phototherapy

Atopic dermatitis — UKMLA MCQ

A 33-year-old with atopic dermatitis experiences frequent flares. According to NICE, which is a recommended second-line treatment when topical steroids alone are insufficient?