Question

A 23-year-old with atopic eczema has frequent flares on the flexures. What is the appropriate topical steroid potency for a 7-day flare on the elbow flexures in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Moderate potency (e.g., clobetasone butyrate)

Answer

Mild potency (hydrocortisone 1%)

Answer

Potent (e.g., betamethasone valerate 0.1%)

Answer

Very potent (e.g., clobetasol propionate)

Answer

No steroids; emollients only

Practice question

A 23-year-old with atopic eczema has frequent flares on the flexures. What is the appropriate topical steroid potency for a 7-day flare on the elbow flexures in an adult?