A 34-year-old man presents with a 6-year history of chronic plaques on the elbows, knees, and scalp. On examination there are well-demarcated erythematous plaques with silvery scale, with total involved body surface area (BSA) of approximately 6%. He has no symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (no morning stiffness, no dactylitis) and no systemic symptoms. He has not tried any prescription treatment, only over-the-counter moisturizers. He wants treatment but prefers to avoid systemic therapy unless necessary.
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What is the best initial treatment for this patient's mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis (BSA <10%)?
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