Cutaneous lesions as initial signs of interferon α-induced sarcoidosis: report of three new cases and review of the literature
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We report three new cases of mono-localized, purely cutaneous IFN[alpha]-induced sarcoidosis. In addition, an extensive review of the literature, with special attention to skin involvement, was performed through a PubMed search. The analysis of the retrieved articles showed that cutaneous lesions are frequent signs of IFN-induced sarcoidosis. Skin involvement is documented in 56% of the reports and it appears among the presenting and diagnostic signs of a sarcoid reaction in 51%. Special attention to dermatologic signs is imperative in the course of IFN therapy because even minimal skin involvement may offer a clue to an early diagnosis of IFN-induced sarcoidosis. (Source: Dermatologic Therapy) Source: MedWorm: Sarcoidosis