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Allergic dermatitis Q&A
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- 1TRUE/FALSE? 1. Onset after 12 months of age.False
- 2TRUE/FALSE? 2. The nappy area is usually involved.False
- 3TRUE/FALSE? 3. Flexural involvement is rare in the first 12 months.False
- 4TRUE/FALSE? 4. Gradual improvement with age in most patients.True
- 5TRUE/FALSE? 5. The pathogenesis of AD involves abnormal epidermal barrier function.True
- 6TRUE/FALSE? 6. The pathogenesis of AD involves immune dysregulation in most patients.False
- 7TRUE/FALSE? 7. Allergy is involved in a minority of patients.True
- 8TRUE/FALSE? 8. S. aureus can exacerbate AD even in the absence of clinical infection.True
- 9TRUE/FALSE? 9. Dust mite allergy gives rise to eczema around the eyes and on the forehead.True
- 10TRUE/FALSE? 10. Allergy to solid food can be a hidden problem.False
- 11TRUE/FALSE? 11. Food intolerance gives rise to eczema around the eyes.False
- 12TRUE/FALSE? 12. White dermographism is a marker for the involvement of allergens in the disease process.True
- 13TRUE/FALSE? 13. Hydrocortisone is the preferred topical steroid for eczema on the arms.False
- 14TRUE/FALSE? 14. Topical steroids should be used continuously until the eczema clears.False
- 15TRUE/FALSE? 15. Pimecrolimus and tacrolimus are ideal for severe facial eczema not responding to hydrocortisone.True