Question

A 9-year-old boy has chronic pruritic flexural rash with lichenification and a history of atopy. What is the most appropriate first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Emollients and low- to medium-potency topical corticosteroids to affected areas

Answer

High-potency topical corticosteroids to the face

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids long-term

Answer

Oral antibiotics for all flares

Answer

No moisturiser to avoid maceration

Practice question

A 9-year-old boy has chronic pruritic flexural rash with lichenification and a history of atopy. What is the most appropriate first-line management?