Question

A 35-year-old with psoriasis has well-defined plaques on extensor surfaces involving less than 10% body surface area. Which topical therapy is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

Topical calcipotriol (vitamin D analogue)

Answer

Oral methotrexate

Answer

Topical tacrolimus

Answer

Phototherapy (UVB)

Answer

Biologic therapy (e.g. adalimumab)

Practice question

A 35-year-old with psoriasis has well-defined plaques on extensor surfaces involving less than 10% body surface area. Which topical therapy is recommended first-line?