Treatment of choice for erythrodermic psoriasis:
Methotrexate
Coicosteroids
Coal tar topical
Topical steroids
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.