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ArticleCureus2024

Erythroderma Following Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccination in a Patient With Atopic Dermatitis: A Case Report.

Marina Handal, Kawaiola Cael Aoki, Simona Bartos

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Marina HandalMedicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Kawaiola Cael AokiMedicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Simona BartosDermatology, Imperial Dermatology, Hollywood, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cutaneous adverse reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in patients with preexisting dermatologic disease include bullous eruptions, pityriasis rubra pilaris, dermatomyositis, and granuloma annulare. Erythroderma is a rare but severe adverse reaction not previously seen. This case report describes the development of erythroderma in a 73-year-old male with a history of atopic dermatitis, with widespread erythema and scaling covering 95% of his body surface area, which developed sequentially after receiving each dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) COVID-19 vaccination. The patient's condition improved significantly with appropriate dermatologic treatment, including systemic and topical corticosteroids and dupilumab. Thus, it is imperative to recognize erythroderma as a potential side effect of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, particularly in patients with preexisting dermatologic conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for managing this potentially life-threatening reaction and preventing severe complications.

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covid-19 vaccineexfoliative dermatitismrna-based vaccinemrna vaccinepfizer-biontech vaccinevaccine adverse eventsvaccine safety

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PMCPMC11461041

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