Ann Dermatol.  2015 Jun;27(3):345-346. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.3.345.

A Case of Kaposi's Varicelliform Eruption in a Patient with Psoriasis Receiving Cyclosporine Therapy

• Kulcu Cakmak S
• Alli N
• Yilmaz E
• Artuz F

• KMID: 2352516
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.3.345

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Cyclosporine*
Humans
Kaposi Varicelliform Eruption*
Psoriasis*
Cyclosporine

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Hemorrhagic crusted papules on the face.

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  Fig. 2 Hemorrhagic crusted papules, pustules, and vesicles on the trunk.

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