A 35-year-old with psoriasis using potent topical steroids presents with systemic malaise and widespread erythema and scaling (90% BSA). Best immedia...

Question

A 35-year-old with psoriasis using potent topical steroids presents with systemic malaise and widespread erythema and scaling (>90% BSA). Best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Urgent hospital admission

Answer

Continue topical therapy at home

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Start oral steroids abruptly

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Start methotrexate immediately in primary care

Answer

Topical coal tar only

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Erythrodermic psoriasis

A 35-year-old with psoriasis using potent topical steroids presents with systemic malaise and widespread erythema and scaling (>90% BSA). Best immediate action?