Treatment of choice for erythrodermic psoriasis:
(A) Methotrexate (B) Coicosteroids (C) Coal tar topical (D) Topical steroids
(A) Ans: A. Methotrexate (Ref Fitzpatrick 6/e p2676)Methotrexate or oral retinoids (Acitretin) - DOC for erythrodermic psoriasis management.Current use of methotrexate to treat psoriasis is most common in patients with severe or refractory plaque-type disease that requires systemic treatment.It is also very useful for erythrodermic and pustular psoriasis, as well as psoriatic ahritis.