Psoriasis is a common, disfiguring and stigmatizing skin disease associated with impaired quality of life. In patients with severe psoriasis unresponsive to other treatments, cyclosporine can induce a rapid remission. Although drug-induced gingival overgrowth (GO) is a frequent side effect, in the guidelines for the use of cyclosporine for psoriasis regular dental examinations were not mentioned as an essential part of monitoring of these patients.
Periodontal management of a patient with severe psoriasis: A case report
ROMANO, Federica;MANAVELLA, VALERIA;AIMETTI, Mario
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2015-01-01
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Psoriasis is a common, disfiguring and stigmatizing skin disease associated with impaired quality of life. In patients with severe psoriasis unresponsive to other treatments, cyclosporine can induce a rapid remission. Although drug-induced gingival overgrowth (GO) is a frequent side effect, in the guidelines for the use of cyclosporine for psoriasis regular dental examinations were not mentioned as an essential part of monitoring of these patients.
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