Question

A 42-year-old man presents with plaque psoriasis covering about 10% of his body surface area. He has tried topical therapies with minimal response. Which next-line therapy is recommended in moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate

Answer

Potent topical steroid alone

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Answer

Emollients only

Answer

UVA phototherapy alone

Practice question

A 42-year-old man presents with plaque psoriasis covering about 10% of his body surface area. He has tried topical therapies with minimal response. Which next-line therapy is recommended in moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis?