New onset of psoriasis following COVID-19 vaccination

Dermatol Ther. 2022 Aug;35(8):e15590. doi: 10.1111/dth.15590. Epub 2022 May 26.

Abstract

The cutaneous side effects of COVID-19 vaccines are being studied and their immunogenicity is most likely linked to the pathophysiology of psoriasis. Although uncommon, several cases of exacerbation and new onset of psoriasis have been reported globally after vaccination. To contribute to the literature on this intriguing topic, we present three cases of de novo psoriasis in adult patients following COVID-19 vaccination. Our observations and a literature review show that this occurrence is independent of the type and brand of vaccines.

Keywords: AZD1222 vaccine; BNT162b2 vaccine; COVID-19 vaccination; mRNA-1273 vaccine; new-onset psoriasis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • COVID-19 Vaccines* / adverse effects
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Psoriasis* / diagnosis
  • Psoriasis* / epidemiology
  • Psoriasis* / etiology
  • Vaccination / adverse effects
  • Vaccines*

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Vaccines