Nivolumab Induced Psoriasis Successfully Treated With Acitretin

J Drugs Dermatol. 2021 Aug 1;20(8):911. doi: 10.36849/JDD.5994.

Abstract

Immunotherapy is emerging as a promising alternative treatment for a variety of solid tumors. Its beneficial effects are mediated through hijacking the immune system to mount an anti-tumor response. One of the mechanisms of increasing anti-tumour immunity is through immune checkpoint blockade.

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Nivolumab / adverse effects*
  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor
  • Psoriasis* / chemically induced
  • Psoriasis* / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor
  • Nivolumab
  • Acitretin