Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Aug 2022)
New Onset of Severe Plaque Psoriasis Following COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Report
Abstract
Yu-qing Hu, Jian-zhong Zhang, Yan Zhao Department of Dermatology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yan Zhao, Department of Dermatology, Peking University People’s Hospital, No. 11 South Avenue, Xi Zhi Men Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-10-88325472, Fax +86-10-68318386, Email [email protected]: A case of new onset of severe plaque psoriasis following COVID-19 vaccination was reported. A 63-year-old woman presented with multiple plaques for 2 months after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Dermatological examination revealed diffuse erythematous papules and plaques on trunk and limbs. Her lesions responded well to the treatment of secukinumab 150 mg per week. In this case, we presented the potential association between COVID-19 vaccination and the onset of psoriasis. It is essential to recognize the possible adverse events as vaccination against COVID-19 continues worldwide.Keywords: plaque psoriasis, COVID-19, vaccination
