Korean J Dermatol.  2007 Feb;45(2):200-202.

A Case of Pompholyx after Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. romio@hanyang.ac.kr

Abstract

Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy has been used to treat various immune-mediated diseases. Its utility in dermatology continues to expand, including treatment for autoimmune blistering disease, graft-versus-host disease, and dermatomyositis. It is generally considered safe, and serious adverse effects such as anaphylaxis, renal tubular necrosis or aseptic meningitis rarely occur. Furthermore, adverse skin reactions very rarely occur, but can include urticaria, pruritus, eczema, alopecia, lichenoid dermatitis or pompholyx. We describe a case of a 48-year-old man who developed vesicular eczema on his palms and soles after administration of intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for encephalomyelopathy.

Keyword

Intravenous immunoglobulin; Pompholyx

MeSH Terms

Alopecia
Anaphylaxis
Blister
Dermatitis
Dermatology
Dermatomyositis
Eczema
Eczema, Dyshidrotic*
Graft vs Host Disease
Humans
Immunization, Passive*
Immunoglobulins*
Meningitis, Aseptic
Middle Aged
Necrosis
Pruritus
Skin
Urticaria
Immunoglobulins
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