Resolution of psoriatic lesions on the gingiva and hard palate following administration of adalimumab for cutaneous psoriasis

Cutis. 2017 Feb;99(2):139-142.

Abstract

We report the case of a 51-year-old man who presented with an atypical inflammatory response of the gingiva and hard palate that was concomitant with widespread cutaneous psoriasis. The patient had discontinued taking adalimumab 6 months prior to presentation, having achieved satisfactory management of his cutaneous lesions; however, he resumed 2 days prior to presentation due to recurrent disease. A gingival biopsy was consistent with oral psoriasis. At a 2-month follow-up, dramatic resolution of oral involvement was evident and the cutaneous psoriatic plaques were greatly reduced in size. The administration of adalimumab for cutaneous psoriasis may concurrently modulate oral dissemination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adalimumab / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingival Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Gingival Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palate, Hard / pathology*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy*
  • Psoriasis / pathology
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Adalimumab