A Case of Psoriasis Strictly Localized on a Vitiligo Lesion.
- Author:
Yun Jeon KIM
1
;
Hee Young KANG
;
Eun So LEE
;
Yu Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. maychan@ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Colocalization;
Psoriasis;
Vitiligo
- MeSH:
Autoimmunity;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Neuropeptides;
Psoriasis*;
Skin;
Vitiligo*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(4):528-530
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Both vitiligo and psoriasis are common skin disorders, which rarely coexist. We report a case of psoriasis which developed on a vitiligo lesion in a 58-year-old woman. We also discuss the possible mechanism of co-localization of vitiligo and psoriasis, including the role of autoimmunity, Koebner phenomenon, and common neuropeptides.
