Question: You are evaluating a 23-year-old female with complaints of a macular rash on the left antecubital area after wearing an ornamental wristband. You suspect that the patient has contact dermatitis. What would your instruction in prescribing a topical agent for her? Avoid the use of an occlusive dressing on the affected area. Apply the topical agent to moist skin. Apply the topical agent to the dry skin. Use copious amounts of the topical agent to form a thick layer.