Treatment of New-Onset Psoriasis Post-Kidney Transplant. Issue 3 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kellen, Roselyn; Nektalova, Tatyana
• Is Part Of: Journal of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Volume 1:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 96
• Page End: 101
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: psoriasis -- tacrolimus -- mycophenolate mofetil -- immunosuppressive -- organ transplant; Psoriasis -- Periodicals; Psoriasis -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Psoriatic arthritis -- Periodicals; Psoriatic arthritis -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.722
• DOI: 10.1177/247553031600100303
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2475-5303

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder with an autoimmune component primarily driven by overactive T cells culminating in an excessive inflammatory response. Patients have reported clearance of their psoriasis after organ transplant, due to their maintenance on immunosuppressive regimens. Flares of psoriasis post-organ transplant are more rare and often require carefully thought-out management plans. Here we report the treatment of a patient who was diagnosed with new-onset psoriasis eight months after a kidney transplant. In discussion with his nephrologist, the decision was made to increase the doses of tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil.