Rosacea fulminans associated with pegylated interferon alpha-2B and ribavirin therapy

Jensen, S.L.; Holmes, R.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 2(5): 554-556

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 14558405
Document Number: 9839
Rosacea fulminans is characterized by the sudden onset of large, coalescing nodules and draining sinuses on the face. A few reports have linked medications to this condition, but none have described the onset of rosacea fulminans with pegylated interferon or ribavirin therapy. We report a patient who presented with rosacea fulminans after initiation of therapy for Hepatitis C.

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Rosacea fulminans associated with pegylated interferon alpha-2B and ribavirin therapy