A 40-year-old male presents with silver scaly plaques on extensor surfaces, including elbows and knees. According to NICE, what is the recommended fir...

Question

A 40-year-old male presents with silver scaly plaques on extensor surfaces, including elbows and knees. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line topical treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical vitamin D analogue and a potent topical corticosteroid in combination

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Potent topical corticosteroid alone

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Coal tar preparations alone

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Topical vitamin D analogues alone

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Oral methotrexate

MCQ (SBA): Plaque psoriasis

A 40-year-old male presents with silver scaly plaques on extensor surfaces, including elbows and knees. According to NICE, what is the recommended first-line topical treatment?