Successful treatment of von Zumbusch generalized pustular psoriasis with cyclosporine after eruption post etanercept injection

J Med Liban. 2011 Jul-Sep;59(3):168-9.

Abstract

Von Zumbusch generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is the most severe type of psoriasis with possible life-threatening complications. We report the case of a 22-year-old woman who presented with a severe eruption of generalized pustular psoriasis 48 hours after receiving an injection of etanercept (Enbrel).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Etanercept
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / adverse effects*
  • Psoriasis / chemically induced*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
  • Cyclosporine
  • Etanercept