Lentigines in resolving psoriatic plaques: rarely reported sequelae in pediatric cases

Pediatr Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;32(3):e114-7. doi: 10.1111/pde.12543. Epub 2015 Feb 26.

Abstract

Lentigo formation has been described in adults after the resolution of psoriatic plaques treated with various standard psoriasis treatments. We describe three cases of lentigines developing in areas of resolving psoriatic plaques: two in patients treated with etanercept and one before starting etanercept. A possible pathomechanism is proposed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Clobetasol / therapeutic use
  • Etanercept / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lentigo / etiology*
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Clobetasol
  • Etanercept