10th August 2020

A 14-year-old boy presents to clinic with his mother complaining of an intensely pruritic rash

A 14-year-old boy presents to clinic with his mother complaining of an intensely pruritic rash. On examination you note an erythematous, scaly rash in the child’s flexures, with areas of lichenification. You prescribe an initial short course of topical hydrocortisone and emollients.  

Which of the following is a typical feature of this condition?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.