A 42-year-old man presents with plaque psoriasis covering about 10% of his body surface area. He has tried topical therapies with minimal response. Wh...

Question

A 42-year-old man presents with plaque psoriasis covering about 10% of his body surface area. He has tried topical therapies with minimal response. Which next-line therapy is recommended in moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate

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Potent topical steroid alone

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Oral antibiotics

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Emollients only

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UVA phototherapy alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Psoriasis

A 42-year-old man presents with plaque psoriasis covering about 10% of his body surface area. He has tried topical therapies with minimal response. Which next-line therapy is recommended in moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis?