A 7-year-old boy presents with chronic pruritic, eczematous patches on the flexural surfaces of his elbows and knees. There is a strong family history...

Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with chronic pruritic, eczematous patches on the flexural surfaces of his elbows and knees. There is a strong family history of atopy. According to Australian dermatology practice, what is the cornerstone of maintenance therapy?

Accepted Answer

Regular use of emollients and intermittent topical corticosteroids for flares

Answer

Long-term systemic corticosteroids

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Oral antihistamines alone

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Topical antibiotics alone

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No treatment is required

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Atopic dermatitis

A 7-year-old boy presents with chronic pruritic, eczematous patches on the flexural surfaces of his elbows and knees. There is a strong family history of atopy. According to Australian dermatology practice, what is the cornerstone of maintenance therapy?