Cutaneous ulcerations and pustular psoriasis flare caused by recombinant interferon beta injections in patients with multiple sclerosis

Authors :: L.R. Hochman
Fred D. Lublin
R.L. Knobler
G.F. Webster
E.M. Kramer
Source :: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 34:365-367
Publication Year :: 1996
Publisher :: Elsevier BV, 1996.
Abstract: Seven patients with multiple sclerosis who were receiving subcutaneous injections of recombinant interferon beta had pain followed by ulceration at the injection site. An eighth patient had a pustular flare of her usually mild psoriasis. No evidence of infection, or contaminated medication was found.

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