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Tocilizumab-induced psoriatic dermatitis in polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A rare case report.

Rahul Yedpallikar Rajesh, Pavisankar Biju Seena, Eka Nakhutsrishvili, Tejasri Akkineni, Aasim Akthar Ahmed, Tarun Kumar Suvvari, Vimal Thomas, Tejinder Singh

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8 authors.

Rahul Yedpallikar RajeshTbilisi State Medical University, Georgia.
Pavisankar Biju SeenaGovernment Medical College Manjeri, India.
Eka NakhutsrishviliG. Zhvania Academic Clinic of Pediatrics, Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia.
Tejasri AkkineniApollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR), Chittoor, India.
Aasim Akthar AhmedTbilisi State Medical University, Georgia.
Tarun Kumar SuvvariSquad Medicine and Research (SMR), Amadalavalasa, India.
Vimal ThomasTbilisi State Medical University, Georgia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3334-9191
Tejinder SinghSquad Medicine and Research (SMR), Amadalavalasa, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1050-0794

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Abstract

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disorder with a strong genetic predisposition. However, in some cases, it can emerge as an adverse effect of biologic therapy, particularly interleukin-6 inhibitors such as tocilizumab. This case report describes the unexpected onset of psoriatic dermatitis in a 16-year-old male diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis following treatment with tocilizumab. The patient had no prior personal or family history of psoriasis, highlighting a potential paradoxical reaction to interleukin-6 inhibition. Management strategies included topical corticosteroids and vitamin D analogs, with consideration of dose adjustment or transition to an alternative biologic therapy. This case highlights the importance of recognizing dermatologic adverse effects associated with interleukin-6 inhibitors and emphasizes the need for individualized treatment strategies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients receiving biologic therapy.

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case reportjuvenile idiopathic arthritispsoriasispsoriatic dermatitistocilizumab

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PMID41523326
PMCPMC12779902

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