Case presentation A 6-year-old male was presented to the emergency department with worsening eczema for the last five days, associated with lethargy and malaise. He was suffering from deteriorating pruritus, sleeplessness, and painful skin around his face, chest, neck, and forearms. According to him, the pain level was 8 out of 10.
In addition, he was not responding to his usual eczema treatments. History Eczema onset since four months old- Moderately severe Eczema reasonably controlled by regular use of emollients and mild-moderately potent topical steroids Egg allergy and asthma – Currently stable Fully vaccinated to date Had chickenpox at four years of age Father suffers from hay fever, had childhood eczema and asthma Medication Regular emollients Topical tacrolimus 0.1% applied to affected areas for managing flares twice daily Hydroxyzine 10mg nocte during flares and salbutamol…
