Question

A 25-year-old presents with well-demarcated plaques of scaly skin on extensor surfaces. He has no joint involvement. According to NICE, which topical therapy is recommended first-line for chronic plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Topical tacrolimus

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Topical steroids alone

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Systemic methotrexate

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Oral retinoids

Practice question

A 25-year-old presents with well-demarcated plaques of scaly skin on extensor surfaces. He has no joint involvement. According to NICE, which topical therapy is recommended first-line for chronic plaque psoriasis?