[Development of lupus erythematosus during infliximab therapy].

Psoriasis medication side effects

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ABSTRACT: Infliximab is a TNFα inhibiting recombinant monoclonal antibody, which provides an efficient therapeutic opportunity in the treatment of psoriasis and other immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. It is well tolerated and improves quality of life significantly.

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The authors present a case of drug-induced lupus erythematosus as a possible side effect of this medication. The patient developed psoriasis 9 years ago when she was on beta-receptor blocker therapy.

Psoriasis treatment

The symptoms deteriorated despite topical and systemic treatments and, therefore, biological therapy was introduced. In the third year of treatment drug-induced lupus erythematosus was diagnosed on the background of general symptoms.

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After cessation of the biologic treatment a low dose corticosteroid therapy was introduced which proved to be effective. Symptoms as well as pathological laboratory parameters showed an improvement.

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The authors conclude that biologicals are effective and safe in the treatment of psoriasis, nevertheless, they have risks too. To reduce side effects a meticulous follow-up of patients is essential.

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Any general symptom requires careful examination since they might be linked to serious side effects of the biological therapy.