Management of plaque psoriasis may include the option of no active treatment depending on the requirements of the patients (1). Some patients may settle for emollients only if they are not desperate to clear the skin completely.
In instances where patients require active treatment coal tar, dithranol, corticosteroids (should be restricted to use on the scalp, face and flexures) and vitamin D analogues (Calcipotriol) are usually effective topical agents
Patient response varies and any of the above topical agents may prove successful and the treatment outcome can be enhanced by UVB therapy (1).Topical therapy should be explored fully before progressing to second line therapy which should be performed by a dermatologist.
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