Crohn's disease and skin

United European Gastroenterol J. 2016 Apr;4(2):165-71. doi: 10.1177/2050640615597835. Epub 2015 Aug 21.

Abstract

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease potentially involving any segment of the gastrointestinal tract. Extra-intestinal manifestations may occur in 6%-40% of patients, and disorders of the skin are among the most common. This manuscript will review skin manifestations associated to Crohn's disease, with a particular focus on lesions associated to anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy.

Keywords: Crohn’s disease; anti-tumour necrosis factor-alpha; dermatologic manifestation; inflammatory bowel disease.

Publication types

  • Review