[Psoriasis migrans : Erythema migrans as Koebner phenomenon in psoriasis]

Hautarzt. 2016 Jul;67(7):549-52. doi: 10.1007/s00105-016-3784-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the epidermis, which can be induced by systemic factors, such as streptococci infections or drugs. In addition, psoriasis can be caused by a local cutaneus trauma, known as Koebner phenomenon. Here, we describe a woman with psoriasis in remission, who developed a new psoriatic lesion due to a cutaneous infection with Borrelia burgdorferi. After causal therapy with doxycycline, the erythema migrans and psoriasis lesions disappeared.

Keywords: Borrelia burgdorferi; Doxycycline; Infection; Recurrence; Trigger.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use*
  • Erythema / drug therapy*
  • Erythema / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Psoriasis / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Doxycycline