A 5-year-old child with flexural atopic eczema flare. Which topical steroid potency is appropriate for 7 days?...

Question

A 5-year-old child with flexural atopic eczema flare. Which topical steroid potency is appropriate for 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Moderate (clobetasone)

Answer

Very potent (clobetasol)

Answer

Potent (betamethasone 0.1%)

Answer

Mild (hydrocortisone 0.5%) only

Answer

No steroids; emollients only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Atopic eczema