Question

A 44-year-old patient presents with well-demarcated, scaly plaques on extensor surfaces of elbows and knees. Which treatment is considered first-line for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Topical vitamin D analogues (e.g., calcipotriol)

Answer

High-potency oral steroids

Answer

Systemic methotrexate

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Oral cyclosporine

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Biologic therapy (anti-TNF)

Practice question

A 44-year-old patient presents with well-demarcated, scaly plaques on extensor surfaces of elbows and knees. Which treatment is considered first-line for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis?