A mechanism-based classification of dermatologic reactions to biologic agents used in the treatment of cutaneous disease: Part 1. Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, North American Contact Dermatitis Group [Dermatitis] Journal article

Biologic therapies are an efficacious new method of controlling a number of chronic conditions. Data regarding these medications continues to emerge, giving clinicians a greater understanding of their side effects profiles. The biologic agents used in dermatology, particularly the tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors, have a number of varied dermatologic side effects. In this two-part article, we perform a review of literature regarding the cutaneous side effects of infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, rituximab, efalizumab, and alefacept. In Part 1, we will discuss cutaneous infections, malignancy, rebound phenomenon, eczema, atopic dermatitis, lichenoid reactions, granulomatous disease, pruritus, acne, and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Dermatitis : contact, atopic, occupational, drug : official journal of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, North American Contact Dermatitis Group [Dermatitis]