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ArticleIndian dermatology online journal2025

The Enigma of Paradoxical Reactions to Biological Therapies.

Amira Elbendary, Hadeer Khedr, Sara Elsayed, Yomna A Metwally, Menna Rashwan, Hany Shehab, Mohammed El-Komy

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Article in Indian dermatology online journal, 2025. 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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Amira ElbendaryDermatology Department, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0001-5003-0994
Hadeer KhedrDermatology Department, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0001-9684-4731
Sara ElsayedDermatology Department, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-0467-9706
Yomna A MetwallyDermatology Department, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0009-0006-6190-8858
Menna RashwanTropical Medicine, Hepatogastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kasr Alainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0009-0000-9701-844
Hany ShehabTropical Medicine, Hepatogastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kasr Alainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0003-1816-871
Mohammed El-KomyDermatology Department, Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt.ORCID 0000-0002-9653-2938

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Abstract

abstractThe advent of targeted biological agents has revolutionized the treatment approach for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) in rheumatology and dermatology. However, these agents can lead to paradoxical immune-mediated inflammatory reactions (PRs), presenting challenges in clinical management. This case series aims to demonstrate diverse PRs associated with biologic therapies in IMID patients, shedding light on their clinical manifestations and management strategies. Five cases of IMID patients receiving targeted biologic therapies who developed PRs were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical presentations, histopathological findings, and treatment outcomes were documented. The PRs observed included pityriasis rosea-like drug reactions, eczematous reactions, lichenoid drug eruptions, and fixed drug eruptions. Histopathological examination revealed characteristic patterns corresponding to each PR type. Management strategies involved discontinuation or switching of biologic agents, resulting in resolution of cutaneous manifestations. This case series underscores the importance of recognizing and managing PRs in IMID patients undergoing biologic therapy. Further research is warranted to elucidate underlying mechanisms and guide therapeutic decisions, particularly with the emergence of biosimilars and potential cross-reactivity concerns.

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