Rituximab‐induced psoriasis in a patient with pemphigus vulgaris: A case report and literature review
Leila Ghadirzade Arani,
Shima Moslemi Haghighi,
Soheila Nasiri
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageRituximab which is established as a main treatment for pemphigus vulgaris can be a potential causative factor for development of psoriasis in some patients. It is preferred to avoid using rituximab in patients who had a history of psoriasis. Acquainting medical doctors about rituximab‐related cutaneous complications will help them in detection and management.AbstractRituximab is a human/murine monoclonal antibody targeting the CD20 antigen on B‐lymphocytes surface. Although it is used as pr… Show more
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