Clinical CPD topic
Psoriasis: practise, reflect and record
Practise psoriasis through five clinical cases, review the explanations and build a professional learning record. Choose initial topical regimens with appropriate corticosteroid potency and duration for trunk/limb versus flexural psoriasis.
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What you’ll work on
- Choose initial topical regimens with appropriate corticosteroid potency and duration for trunk/limb versus flexural psoriasis.
- Optimise scalp treatment delivery when adherent scale limits response to a potent topical corticosteroid.
- Recognise high-impact nail disease requiring specialist assessment and select systemic treatment when rapid control is needed.
Think through a clinical case
Decide how you would approach this case before opening the question session.
A 30-year-old adult has chronic plaque psoriasis affecting the trunk and extensor surfaces of the limbs, covering 5% of the body surface area. There is no involvement of the scalp, face, flexures, genitals or nails, and no active topical treatment has previously been used. According to NICE guidance, which is the most appropriate initial treatment?
A case from the UKMLA question bank. The session provides the answer and explanation after your attempt.
From a decision to a learning record
- Test your reasoning. Answer five questions from this topic’s clinical-content library.
- Explore the gaps. Review explanations and use Tutor to work through decisions that need more thought.
- Reflect on application. Describe what you learned and what you would change or investigate.
- Review your evidence. Confirm the activity and time spent, then retain or export your professional record.
Primary sources and further reading
Read the source in the same jurisdiction as your question session.