Question

A 55-year-old man has persistent psoriatic plaques on his elbows and knees affecting 5% of body surface area, with no arthritis. According to dermatology guidance, what is the appropriate first-line topical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Potent topical corticosteroid with or without vitamin D analogue

Answer

Topical antibiotics

Answer

Oral systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Biologic TNF inhibitor as first-line

Answer

Coal tar alone without corticosteroid

Practice question

A 55-year-old man has persistent psoriatic plaques on his elbows and knees affecting 5% of body surface area, with no arthritis. According to dermatology guidance, what is the appropriate first-line topical treatment?