A case of lichen planus following Tdap vaccination

Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology that is primarily associated with liver disease. Recently, there have been several reports of LP developing after administration of the hepatitis B, influenza and combined MMR-DTaP-IPV vaccines. Here we report the first case of LP...

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Published inJournal of drugs in dermatology Vol. 10; no. 9; p. 1067
Main Authors Ghasri, Pedram, Roehmholdt, Brian F, Young, Lorraine C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2011
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Adult
Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines - administration & dosage
Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines - adverse effects
Humans
Lichen Planus - chemically induced
Lower Extremity
Male
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Summary:Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory dermatosis of unknown etiology that is primarily associated with liver disease. Recently, there have been several reports of LP developing after administration of the hepatitis B, influenza and combined MMR-DTaP-IPV vaccines. Here we report the first case of LP developing on the lower extremities of an otherwise healthy adult male after administration of the Tdap vaccine. We present this case to draw awareness to this observation in light of recently updated Tdap vaccination recommendations.
ISSN:1545-9616