The following are effective in the management of eczema:
Correct Answer: Topical betamethasone
Description: Topical coicosteroids are required both in 'wet' and 'dry' eczema. Betamethasone is a high-potency topical glucocoicoid. In mild wet eczema, the topical use of drying agents such as lotions of aluminium acetate or calamine are useful. When the lesions are dry and scaly the use of emollients combined with a keratolytic is beneficial. Nocturnal pruritus may be relieved by sedative antihistamines.
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