Friday Pop Quiz 6/12/2026
Topical calcineurin inhibitors may offer several benefits over topical steroids in treating the scaly, lichenified periorbital plaques in this patient with atopic dermatitis, including:
A. More cost effective
B. Quicker onset of action
C. Decreased irritant potential
D. Absence of reports of cutaneous atrophy
E. Once daily application
To find out the correct answer and read the …
Topical calcineurin inhibitors may offer several benefits over topical steroids in treating the scaly, lichenified periorbital plaques in this patient with atopic dermatitis, including:
A. More cost effective
B. Quicker onset of action
C. Decreased irritant potential
D. Absence of reports of cutaneous atrophy
E. Once daily application
To find out the correct answer and read the … 
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A. Palmoplantar ker …