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[Cutaneous manifestations during treatment with TNF-alpha blockers: 11 cases].
- Source :
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Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie [Ann Dermatol Venereol] 2007 Apr; Vol. 134 (4 Pt 1), pp. 337-42. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Background: TNFalpha blockers have recently extended the therapeutic arsenal available in dermatology. However, dermatologists must be informed of their potential adverse dermatological effects. While the chief adverse effect of TNFalpha blockers is risk of infection, cutaneous adverse effects have not yet been clearly elucidated and publications on this topic are few and far between. The aim of our study is to report various dermatological problems noted during treatment with TNFalpha blockers.<br />Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective study of patient files. The study population comprised patients receiving TNFalpha blockers and presenting cutaneous reaction, and seen in the dermatology department between August 2001 and December 2004.<br />Results: Eleven patients were included. The following cutaneous reactions were seen: delayed skin rash (1 case), lupus syndrome (1 case), cutaneous vasculitis (2 cases), palmoplantar pustulosis (2 cases), psoriasis vulgaris (1 case), atopic dermatitis (1 case), lichenoid rash (1 case), purpuric capillaritis (1 case) and melanoma (1 case).<br />Discussion: The cutaneous manifestations seen represented a wide range of different clinical pictures. Dermatologists must be aware of these potential adverse effects. Future improvement of knowledge of the physiopathological mechanisms as well as the institution of prospective cohort studies should provide clearer guidance on the management of such symptoms.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Antibodies, Monoclonal adverse effects
Etanercept
Exanthema chemically induced
Fasciitis, Plantar chemically induced
Female
Humans
Immunoglobulin G adverse effects
Infliximab
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic chemically induced
Male
Middle Aged
Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
Retrospective Studies
Vasculitis chemically induced
Skin Diseases chemically induced
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha antagonists & inhibitors
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 0151-9638
- Volume :
- 134
- Issue :
- 4 Pt 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17483752
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0151-9638(07)89187-3