exacerbation of skin lesions in a 50 year old man with psoriasis during treatment by pegylated interferon
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chronic hepatitis c might lead to several immunological dysfunctions. studies have shown a positive association between hepatitis c virus (hcv) infection and psoriasis. these results suggest that the infection may be one of the triggering factors for the development or exacerbation of psoriasis. here, we present a case of chronic hcv infection with psoriasis who developed exacerbation of skin lesions during therapy with peginterferon alpha-2a plus ribavirin. we discuss the management, course and results of hcv treatment in this patient
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Exacerbation of Skin Lesions in a 50 year old Man with Psoriasis during Treatment by Pegylated Interferon
Chronic hepatitis C might lead to several immunological dysfunctions. Studies have shown a positive association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and psoriasis. These results suggest that the infection may be one of the triggering factors for the development or exacerbation of psoriasis. Here, we present a case of chronic HCV infection with psoriasis who developed exacerbation of skin l...
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middle east journal of digestive diseasesجلد ۴، شماره ۱، صفحات ۴۹-۰
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