Question

A 25-year-old woman presents with a well-demarcated, scaly plaque on her elbow consistent with chronic plaque psoriasis. According to NICE, what is the first-line topical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Topical vitamin D analogue (e.g. calcipotriol) alone

Answer

Potent topical steroid alone

Answer

Coal tar preparation

Answer

Topical tacrolimus

Answer

Phototherapy

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents with a well-demarcated, scaly plaque on her elbow consistent with chronic plaque psoriasis. According to NICE, what is the first-line topical therapy?