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Exacerbation of psoriasis precipitated by an oestradiol-testosterone implant

O'Driscoll JB, August PJ

Clinical and experimental dermatology, 1990

Abstract

A 47-year-old woman developed widespread psoriasis following insertion of a combined oestradiol-testosterone implant into her anterior abdominal wall for post-oophorectomy symptoms. The rash did not resolve until the effects of the implant had worn off and recurred following insertion of a second oestradiol-testosterone implant. Implants containing oestradiol alone were tolerated. We have found no previous reports suggesting a relationship between testosterone implants and psoriasis.

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