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KMID : 0363220080460060809
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
2008 Volume.46 No. 6 p.809 ~ p.811
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A Case of Vitiligo in a Hepatitis C Patient after Pegylated Interferon Treatment
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In Sung-Il
Kang Hee-Young
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Abstract
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The use of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin is considered standard therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis C. The treatment has been linked with a number of dermatologic manifestations such as alopecia, skin rash, pruritus, injection site inflammation and occasionally, with vitiligo. We report a case of vitiligo that occurred during treatment with PEG-IFN and ribavirin in a hepatitis C patient. The autoimmune adverse effects of IFN therapy should be considered in the treatment of vitiligo in such patients. (Korean J Dermatol 2008;46(6):809∼811)
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KEYWORD
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Hepatitis C, Pegylated Interferon, Ribavirin, Vitiligo
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