Anti-TNF-Alpha Induced Psoriasiform Eruptions with Severe Scalp Involvement and Alopecia: Report of Five Cases and Review of the Literature

    January 2012 in “ Dermatology
    Fernando Osório, Fernando Magro, Cármen Lisboa, Susana Lopes, Guilherme Macedo, Herberto Bettencourt, Filomena Azevedo, Sofia Magina
    Studysummary In this study, only 1 out of 5 patients with anti-TNF-α induced psoriasiform eruptions showed good response to topical treatment, while systemic therapy and discontinuation of anti-TNF-α may prevent scarring alopecia in severe cases.
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