Crohn's disease and skin. Issue 2 (April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gravina, AG; Federico, A; Ruocco, E; Lo Schiavo, A; Romano, F; Miranda, A; Sgambato, D; Dallio, M; Ruocco, V; Loguercio, C; Romano, M
• Is Part Of: United European Gastroenterology journal. Volume 4:Issue 2(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 171
• Publication Date: 2016-04
• Subjects: Crohn's disease -- dermatologic manifestation -- inflammatory bowel disease -- anti-tumour necrosis factor-alpha; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.33005
• DOI: 10.1177/2050640615597835
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-6406

Abstract

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease potentially involving any segment of the gastrointestinal tract. Extra-intestinal manifestations may occur in 6%–40% of patients, and disorders of the skin are among the most common. This manuscript will review skin manifestations associated to Crohn's disease, with a particular focus on lesions associated to anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy.