A mechanism-based classification of dermatologic reactions to biologic agents used in the treatment of cutaneous disease: Part 1.

Posted on July 31, 2009

Authors: Bremmer M, Deng A, Gaspari AA Biologic therapies are an efficacious new method of controlling a number of chronic conditions. Data regarding these medications continues to emerge, giving clinicians a greater understanding of their side effects profiles. The biologic agents used in dermatology, particularly the tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors, have a number of varied dermatologic side effects. In this two-part article, we perform a review of literature regarding the cutaneous side effects of infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, rituximab, efalizumab, and alefacept. In Part 1, we will discuss cutaneous infections, malignancy, rebound phenomenon, eczema, atopic dermatitis, lichenoid reactions, granulomatous disease, pruritus, acne, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalop...
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