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Interferon‐alpha induced psoriasis in a teenager
Author(s) -
Mendieta Karen L.,
Irfan Mahwish,
Fernandez Faith Esteban
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.13418
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , exacerbation , alpha interferon , interferon , dermatology , hepatitis , interferon alfa , immunology , hepatitis c
Exacerbation of preexisting and development of new‐onset psoriasis have been reported secondary to interferon treatment and, more recently, with newer biologic agents. We report a case of interferon‐induced psoriasis in an adolescent with hepatitis C, a rarely reported medication reaction in children. This case highlights the importance of reviewing a patient's medication list when evaluating cutaneous disorders.