Question

A 70-year-old with well-demarcated, silver-scaled plaques on extensor surfaces typical of psoriasis. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line topical therapy for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Combined topical steroid and vitamin D analogue

Answer

High-potency topical steroid alone

Answer

Vitamin D analogue (calcipotriol) alone

Answer

Methotrexate

Answer

UVB therapy

Practice question

A 70-year-old with well-demarcated, silver-scaled plaques on extensor surfaces typical of psoriasis. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line topical therapy for mild to moderate plaque psoriasis?