Question

A 30-year-old patient with a new onset of psoriatic plaques on extensor surfaces is seeking advice on emollients and topical therapies. Which of the following is recommended first-line topical therapy for mild psoriasis according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D analogues (e.g., calcipotriol) once or twice daily

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High-potency topical steroid twice daily for 4 weeks continuously

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Topical coal tar applied 3-4 times per day

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Oral methotrexate immediately

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Combination therapy with systemic corticosteroids

Practice question

A 30-year-old patient with a new onset of psoriatic plaques on extensor surfaces is seeking advice on emollients and topical therapies. Which of the following is recommended first-line topical therapy for mild psoriasis according to NICE?