A 6-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis presents with dry, itchy, erythematous patches in the flexural areas of his elbows and knees. The...

Question

A 6-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis presents with dry, itchy, erythematous patches in the flexural areas of his elbows and knees. There is no fever or systemic illness. What is the most appropriate first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Regular emollients and low- to mid-potency topical corticosteroids to affected areas

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Oral antibiotics

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High-potency topical steroid to the entire body

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Systemic corticosteroids

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Topical calcineurin inhibitors only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Atopic dermatitis

A 6-year-old boy with a history of atopic dermatitis presents with dry, itchy, erythematous patches in the flexural areas of his elbows and knees. There is no fever or systemic illness. What is the most appropriate first-line management?