A 6-year-old boy presents with a pruritic, well-demarcated, erythematous rash with silvery scales on the extensor surfaces of his elbows and knees. Th...

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A 6-year-old boy presents with a pruritic, well-demarcated, erythematous rash with silvery scales on the extensor surfaces of his elbows and knees. There is a family history of psoriasis. According to paediatric dermatology practice, what is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

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Low to moderate potency topical corticosteroid with or without vitamin D analogue

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Topical coal tar only

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Topical emollients only

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Systemic methotrexate

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Biologic therapy

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Paediatric psoriasis

A 6-year-old boy presents with a pruritic, well-demarcated, erythematous rash with silvery scales on the extensor surfaces of his elbows and knees. There is a family history of psoriasis. According to paediatric dermatology practice, what is the most appropriate first-line treatment?