A 40-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis affecting 15% body surface area, nail changes, and joint pain despite topical therapy presents to his ...

Question

A 40-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis affecting 15% body surface area, nail changes, and joint pain despite topical therapy presents to his GP. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Refer to dermatology/rheumatology for consideration of systemic therapy

Answer

Continue topical therapy only

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Start long-term high-dose oral steroids

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Advise tanning bed use

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No treatment needed as psoriasis is benign

ca-rcpsc-im MCQ (SBA): Psoriasis

A 40-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis affecting 15% body surface area, nail changes, and joint pain despite topical therapy presents to his GP. What is the most appropriate next step?