Friday Pop Quiz #326
The correct answer is D. Topical glucocorticoids.
The image shows plaque type psoriasis. For mild to moderate disease, topical glucocorticoids are the 1st line therapy.
Narrow-band UBV is the 1st line therapy for moderate to severe psoriasis
Biologic agents are not first line therapy for mild to plaque moderate psoriasis
Acitretin is effective in pustular and palmoplantar psoriasis and …
Last September, a co-resident and I had the opportunity to attend the annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. With over 17,300 attendees from over 50+ countries and a substantial contingent of “delegates” from Europe, Asia, and Africa, this was a truly diverse experience that showcased the best of dermatology from around the …
Triggering factors in this generalized variant of psoriasis include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Pregnancy
B. Rapid tapering of sytemic therapies
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Infections
E. Topical irritants
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