A dramatic response to a single dose of infliximab in a patient with prolonged pustular psoriasis derived from inverse psoriasis

Dermatol Ther. 2017 Jul;30(4). doi: 10.1111/dth.12492. Epub 2017 Apr 17.

Abstract

We report a case of a 25-year-old Chinese man with an exceptionally prolonged history of pustular psoriasis derived from inverse psoriasis who was unsatisfied with conventional treatment and was successfully treated with a single dose of infliximab without noticeable adverse effects. No recurrence or flaring was observed after 3 months of follow-up. This case illustrates that infliximab may be an effective and safe therapeutic option for patients with refractory pustular psoriasis derived from inverse psoriasis.

Keywords: infliximab; inverse psoriasis; pustular psoriasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infliximab / administration & dosage*
  • Infliximab / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Infliximab