[Cutaneous side effects of interferons]

Rev Med Liege. 2001 Oct;56(10):699-702.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The alpha, beta and gamma recombinant interferons are indicated in a growing spectrum of therapeutic indications. Some unwanted side effects occur on the skin. The main clinical presentations include vesiculo-bullous sometimes infiltrated dermatitis, vasculitis, necrosis, ulceration and alopecia. Exacerbation of dermatoses such as psoriasis is also possible.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / chemically induced
  • Blister / chemically induced
  • Drug Eruptions
  • Humans
  • Interferons / administration & dosage
  • Interferons / adverse effects*
  • Interferons / therapeutic use
  • Necrosis
  • Psoriasis / chemically induced*
  • Skin Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Skin Ulcer / chemically induced

Substances

  • Interferons