Ann Dermatol.  2014 Dec;26(6):785-786. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.785.

A Case of Psoriasis Exacerbated by Radioactive Iodine Therapy

• Kang YS
• Kim TY

• KMID: 2264889
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.785

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Iodine*
Psoriasis*
Iodine

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Generalized, scaly erythroderma with papules and pustules was observed on the arm (A) and abdomen (B) 5 days after radioactive iodine therapy.

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