Naslov
Drug induced psoriasis

Autori
Milavec-Puretić, Višnja ; Mance, Marko ; Čeović, Romana ; Lipozenčić, Jasna

Izvornik
Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica (1330-027X) 19 (2011), 1; 39-42

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
psoriasis ; drug eruption ; drug induced psoriasis

Sažetak
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.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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