A 35-year-old woman presents with 3-month history of pruritic papules on extensor elbows and knees, silvery scale on scalp, and nail pitting. What is ...

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A 35-year-old woman presents with 3-month history of pruritic papules on extensor elbows and knees, silvery scale on scalp, and nail pitting. What is the most appropriate first-line topical regimen?

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Potent corticosteroid plus vitamin D analogue

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Topical calcineurin inhibitor alone

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Coal tar shampoo only

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Oral methotrexate

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Systemic retinoid

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Plaque psoriasis (topical therapy)

A 35-year-old woman presents with 3-month history of pruritic papules on extensor elbows and knees, silvery scale on scalp, and nail pitting. What is the most appropriate first-line topical regimen?