Psoriasiform dermatitis following ocrelizumab in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: Case report and literature review

Mult Scler. 2024 Jun;30(7):893-897. doi: 10.1177/13524585241232277. Epub 2024 Feb 22.

Abstract

We present a case of a 30-year-old man with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who developed psoriasiform dermatitis following his second course of ocrelizumab. This resolved with topical therapies and discontinuation of treatment. Cases of psoriasiform rashes have been increasingly reported in the use of ocrelizumab and are possibly due to B-cell (CD20) depletion and T-cell overregulation. Nevertheless, skin-related adverse reactions are not yet considered in the risk management plans of anti-CD20 treatments in multiple sclerosis.

Keywords: Multiple sclerosis; drug monitoring; drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; ocrelizumab; psoriases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized* / adverse effects
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting* / drug therapy
  • Psoriasis* / chemically induced
  • Psoriasis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • ocrelizumab
  • Immunologic Factors