3rd July 2023

A 62-year-old woman presents to the GP surgery with a rash on her hands and around her elbows

A 62-year-old woman presents to the GP surgery with a rash on her hands and around her elbows. She has a history of hypertension but doesn’t take any regular medications. She has a papular, polygonal, violaceous rash on her palms, in her elbow creases and on the soles of her feet.
Given the likely diagnosis, what is the first line treatment?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.