A 40-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis involving 8% of body surface area and significant scalp involvement presents to his GP. What is the mo...

Question

A 40-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis involving 8% of body surface area and significant scalp involvement presents to his GP. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical corticosteroids and vitamin D analogue preparations

Answer

Systemic methotrexate as first-line for all patients

Answer

Oral corticosteroids long-term

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Biologic therapy as first-line

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No treatment is required

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Psoriasis first-line topical therapy

A 40-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis involving 8% of body surface area and significant scalp involvement presents to his GP. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?