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Drug induced psoriasis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21489366     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder clinically characterized by erythematous, sharply demarcated papules and rounded plaques covered by silvery micaceous scale. While the exact causes of psoriasis have yet to be discovered, the immune system and genetics are known to play major roles in its development. Many external factors including infections, stress and medications may exacerbate psoriasis. Some of the most common medications know to trigger or worsen existing psoriasis include lithium, gold salts, beta blockers and antimalarials. Exacerbation of psoriasis due to the following medications has also been observed: adrenergic antagonists, interferon, gemfibrozil, iodine, digoxin and chlonidine. Having reviewed a variety of cases, we observed a relationship between certain medications and documented their involvement in exacerbating or inducing psoriasis.
Authors:
Višnja Milavec-Puretić; Marko Mance; Romana Ceović; Jasna Lipozenčić
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1330-027X     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Dermatovenerol Croat     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-14     Completed Date:  2011-08-19     Revised Date:  2012-05-23    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9433781     Medline TA:  Acta Dermatovenerol Croat     Country:  Croatia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  39-42     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, School of Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia. visnja.milavecpuretic@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Chronic Disease
Drug Eruptions / epidemiology,  etiology*,  physiopathology
Female
Humans
Incidence
Pharmaceutical Preparations / adverse effects
Prognosis
Psoriasis / chemically induced*,  epidemiology*,  physiopathology
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Pharmaceutical Preparations

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