Psoriasiform and/or lichenoid eruptions due to administration of .BETA.-blockers: Report of three cases.

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  • ISHIKAWA Hiroyasu
    Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University School of Medicine
  • AKITA Naomi
    Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University School of Medicine
  • HANADA Katsumi
    Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University School of Medicine
  • HASHIMOTO Isao
    Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University School of Medicine

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Other Title
  • β‐Ｂｌｏｃｋｅｒ投与中乾せんおよびへん平苔せん様皮疹をみた３例
  • Report of Three Cases
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Abstract

We report three patients who developed psoriasiform and/or lichen planus-like eruptions. Past histories revealed that they had received β-blockers (metoprolol tartrate, labetalol HCl) for long periods because of suffering from hypertension. Skin biopsies obtained from all patients showed microscopic pictures similar to the features of psoriasis and/or lichen planus. β-Blockers were stopped in all cases and treatment with topical corticosteroid resulted in a complete cure of the rash with in 1 to 3 months. In old individuals developing psoriasiform or lichen planus-like lesions, the past history of treatment for hypertension may be an important clue for diagnosis.

Journal

  • Nishi Nihon Hifuka

    Nishi Nihon Hifuka 51 (1), 12-16, 1989

    Western Division of Japanese Dermatological Association

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  • CRID
    1390282679274998784
  • NII Article ID
    130004830670
  • DOI
    10.2336/nishinihonhifu.51.12
  • ISSN
    18804047
    03869784
    http://id.crossref.org/issn/03869784
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • Crossref
    • CiNii Articles
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