Lichenoid eruption following hepatitis B vaccination: first North American case report.
Lichen planus is often found in association with a variety of underlying conditions. In particular, liver diseases such as primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B have been implicated in cutaneous lichen planus. Of interest, there is mounting evidence that lichen planus-like eruptions can occur following administration of the hepatitis B vaccine, which has recently become a routine immunization in many parts of the world. We present what we believe to be the first North American case of lichenoid drug eruption associated with the hepatitis B vaccine and provide a brief review of other reported cases of lichenoid eruption seen following hepatitis B vaccination.
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Department of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
Kimyai-Asadi
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Stiller
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Alam
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D000293:Adolescent; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009656:North America; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*
D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines