Exacerbation of Skin Lesions in a 50 year old Man with Psoriasis during Treatment by Pegylated Interferon

Chronic hepatitis C might lead to several immunological dysfunctions. Studies have shown a positive association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and psoriasis. These results suggest that the infection may be one of the triggering factors for the development or exacerbation of psoriasis. Her...

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Published inMiddle East journal of digestive diseases Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 48 - 50
Main Authors Sharifi, Amir Houshang, Fakharzadeh, Elham, Zamini, Hedyeh, Haj-Sheykholeslami, Arghavan, Jabbari, Hossain
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Iran Iranian Association of Gastroerterology and Hepatology 01.01.2012
Subjects
Case Report
HCV
Psoriasis
Pegylated interferon
Ribavirin
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Summary:Chronic hepatitis C might lead to several immunological dysfunctions. Studies have shown a positive association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and psoriasis. These results suggest that the infection may be one of the triggering factors for the development or exacerbation of psoriasis. Here, we present a case of chronic HCV infection with psoriasis who developed exacerbation of skin lesions during therapy with peginterferon alpha-2a plus ribavirin. We discuss the management, course and results of HCV treatment in this patient.
ISSN:2008-5230
2008-5249