Question

A 19-year-old man with atopic eczema has a flare on the face. Which topical steroid potency is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Mild (e.g., hydrocortisone 1%)

Answer

Moderate (e.g., clobetasone 0.05%)

Answer

Potent (e.g., betamethasone 0.1%)

Answer

Very potent (e.g., clobetasol 0.05%)

Answer

No steroids on face ever

Practice question

A 19-year-old man with atopic eczema has a flare on the face. Which topical steroid potency is appropriate?