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- Title
Exacerbation of skin lesions in a 50 year old man with psoriasis during treatment by pegylated interferon.
- Authors
Sharifi, Amir houshang; Fakharzadeh, Elham; Zamini, Hedyeh; Haj-Sheykholeslami, Arghavan; Jabbari, Hossain
- Abstract
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
- Publication
Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 1, p48
- ISSN
2008-5230
- Publication type
Journal Article