Question

A 3-year-old child with a background of atopic dermatitis presents with an intensely itchy, weeping rash in the flexures. Which emollient-based therapy is first-line in controlling the condition according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Regular application of emollients

Answer

Topical steroid cream alone

Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitor

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids

Practice question

A 3-year-old child with a background of atopic dermatitis presents with an intensely itchy, weeping rash in the flexures. Which emollient-based therapy is first-line in controlling the condition according to NICE?