A 22-year-old with atopic dermatitis has frequent flares on moisturizers alone. According to updated guidelines, what is the next step for skin-direct...

Question

A 22-year-old with atopic dermatitis has frequent flares on moisturizers alone. According to updated guidelines, what is the next step for skin-directed therapy?

Accepted Answer

Topical calcineurin inhibitor or topical corticosteroid appropriate to severity

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Systemic oral steroids

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Antibiotics for all flares

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No bathing

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Topical coal tar only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Atopic Dermatitis

A 22-year-old with atopic dermatitis has frequent flares on moisturizers alone. According to updated guidelines, what is the next step for skin-directed therapy?