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  • Title: Exacerbation of psoriasis due to interferon-alpha treatment of chronic active hepatitis.
    Author: Georgetson MJ, Yarze JC, Lalos AT, Webster GF, Martin P.
    Journal: Am J Gastroenterol; 1993 Oct; 88(10):1756-8. PubMed ID: 8213720.
    Abstract:
    Interferon-alpha is an immune modulating drug which is indicated for the treatment of chronic viral hepatitis B and C. Several previous reports have suggested an association between treatment of patients with interferon-alpha and the development or exacerbation of autoimmune diseases. We report two patients with chronic viral hepatitis in whom treatment with interferon-alpha was associated with dramatic worsening of previously diagnosed psoriasis, necessitating discontinuation of the drug.
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