A case of psoriasis worsened by atorvastatin

Journal of Dermatological Case Reports

Aurora Parodi¹  Emanuele Cozzani¹  Manuela Scaparro¹ 

[1] Di.S.E.M. Section of Dermatology, University of Genoa, Italy

关键词: adverse events;    atorvastatin;    drug eruptions;    psoriasis;    statins;   

DOI  :  10.3315/jdcr.2009.1037

学科分类：皮肤病学

来源: Specjalisci Dermatolodz

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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