Question

A 47-year-old woman presents with raised, well-demarcated silvery plaques on the extensor surfaces of her elbows and knees and in the scalp. According to Australian psoriasis guidelines, which topical agent is considered first-line for mild chronic plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Topical corticosteroids with or without vitamin D analogue

Answer

Topical antibiotics

Answer

Topical tar preparations only

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Systemic methotrexate

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Oral prednisone

Practice question

A 47-year-old woman presents with raised, well-demarcated silvery plaques on the extensor surfaces of her elbows and knees and in the scalp. According to Australian psoriasis guidelines, which topical agent is considered first-line for mild chronic plaque psoriasis?