Question

A 23-year-old has well-demarcated salmon-pink plaques with silvery scales on extensor surfaces. According to NICE, what is the first-line topical treatment for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Calcipotriol (vitamin D analogue) plus topical steroid

Answer

Topical corticosteroids alone

Answer

Systemic methotrexate

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Oral retinoids

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Phototherapy

Practice question

A 23-year-old has well-demarcated salmon-pink plaques with silvery scales on extensor surfaces. According to NICE, what is the first-line topical treatment for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis?