Guttate psoriasis-like lesions following BCG vaccination

J Trop Pediatr. 2004 Jun;50(3):178-9. doi: 10.1093/tropej/50.3.178.

Abstract

A 7-year-old boy presented to our clinic with a 1-week history of guttate psoriasis-like lesions after BCG vaccination. Although the patient did not have any history of psoriasis, his father and uncle had a history of psoriasis vulgaris. He was treated successfully with topical corticosteroid. Complete healing was seen after 3 weeks and the patient was still in remission 4 months after the cessation of the therapy. We proposed that patients who have psoriasis or predisposition to psoriasis must be carefully followed after BCG vaccination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psoriasis / etiology*
  • Psoriasis / pathology

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine