A 20-year-old with a scaly, well-demarcated rash on extensor surfaces consistent with plaque psoriasis is not responding to topical emollients and pot...

Question

A 20-year-old with a scaly, well-demarcated rash on extensor surfaces consistent with plaque psoriasis is not responding to topical emollients and potent topical steroids. What is the next recommended step in management according to NICE?

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Topical vitamin D analogues (e.g., calcipotriol) in combination with topical steroid

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Systemic methotrexate immediately

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Topical tar preparations only

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Oral antibiotics

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Oral corticosteroids

MCQ (SBA): Plaque psoriasis

A 20-year-old with a scaly, well-demarcated rash on extensor surfaces consistent with plaque psoriasis is not responding to topical emollients and potent topical steroids. What is the next recommended step in management according to NICE?