Exacerbation of psoriasis due to interferon-alpha treatment of chronic active hepatitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Interferon-alpha is an immune modulating drug which is indicated for the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis B and C. Several previous reports have suggested an association between treatment of patients with interferon-alpha and the development or exacerbation of autoimmune diseases. We report two patients with chronic viral hepatitis in whom treatment with interferon-alpha was associated with dramatic worsening of previously diagnosed psoriasis, necessitating discontinuation of the drug.
Medical subject headings
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis, Chronic
- Interferon-alpha
- Psoriasis