A 48-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis affecting 15% of body surface and associated psoriatic arthritis has failed topical therapies and phot...

Question

A 48-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis affecting 15% of body surface and associated psoriatic arthritis has failed topical therapies and phototherapy. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Consider systemic agents such as methotrexate in consultation with a specialist

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Continue topical therapy only

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Start long-term oral prednisolone

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No treatment; the condition is cosmetic only

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Topical antibiotics

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Chronic plaque psoriasis systemic therapy indication

A 48-year-old man with chronic plaque psoriasis affecting 15% of body surface and associated psoriatic arthritis has failed topical therapies and phototherapy. What is the most appropriate next step?