Allergy

A father brings his 8-month-old daughter to your office because her eczema is “out of control” and is causing her to feel bad and have fever. He is following your recommendations of bathing her with gentle soaps, using topical emollients and steroids, and oral antihistamines. The examination reveals a ...

1. Prescribe oral corticosteroids and have the child return in the morning.
2. Initiate outpatient tacrolimus.
3. Admit immediately to the hospital for intravenous acyclovir.
4. Prescribe oral antibiotics.
5. Prescribe outpatient topical acyclovir.