title: Drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus due to treatment with interferon beta-1a.
abstract: Drug-induced subacute cutaneous lupus is a very rare adverse reaction to medications. This case report describes onset of this condition caused by Interferon beta-1a, which has been rarely reported previously.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Wellington Hospital, Private Bag 7902, Wellington South, New Zealand. Sarah.buchanan@ccdhb.org.nz.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Buchanan
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Rosemergy
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Healy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000068556:Interferon beta-1a; D016899:Interferon-beta / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D016899:Interferon-beta; D000068556:Interferon beta-1a