A case of psoriasis worsened by atorvastatin

doi:10.3315/jdcr.2009.1037

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Research Article | Volume 3 Issue 4 (None, 2009) | Pages 60 - 61

A case of psoriasis worsened by atorvastatin

Emanuele Cozzani

Manuela Scaparro

Aurora Parodi

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DOI : 10.3315/jdcr.2009.1037

PMID : PMC3163346

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Dec. 16, 2009

Published

Dec. 30, 2009

Abstract

Statins are known to have a number of cutaneous adverse effects including the induction of autoimmune diseases like systemic and subacute lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, lichen planus pemphigoides and the drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS). Statins have been also reported as a triggering factor of psoriasis. We report a case of psoriasis vulgaris that worsened three months after atorvastatin was introduced and improved after its discontinuance.

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Adverse events

Atorvastatin

Drug eruptions

Psoriasis

Statins

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