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Eczema, psoriasis and skin infections

A practice question in the style of the PLAB 1 exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.

Which steroid strength is appropriate for mild eczema on the face of a child?

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The answer is E: Hydrocortisone 1%.

Mild steroids are used on the face and flexures.

This question comes from Week 11 of PLAB Vault: Eyes, ENT and skin. That week has 124 more exam-style questions like it, 5 short lessons and 154 flashcards. The course starts free with Week 1 and reaches this topic in week 11, as part of a four-month plan with full mock exams along the way.

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