Exacerbation of psoriasis due to interferon-α treatment of chronic active hepatitis

M. J. Georgetson; J. C. Yarze; A. T. Lalos; G. F. Webster; P. Martin

Exacerbation of psoriasis due to interferon-α treatment of chronic active hepatitis

M. J. Georgetson, J. C. Yarze, A. T. Lalos, G. F. Webster, P. Martin

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Abstract

Interferon-α 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-α and the development or exacerbation of autoimmune diseases. We report two patients with chronic viral hepatitis in whom treatment with interferon-α was associated with dramatic worsening of previously diagnosed psoriasis, necessitating discontinuation of the drug.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1756-1758
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume	88
Issue number	10
State	Published - Jan 1 1993
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Hepatology
Gastroenterology

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