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Facial Hyperpigmentation: A Rare Side Effect of Adalimumab

Abstract

This report describes a case of facial hyperpigmentation in a patient with Crohn's disease receiving adalimumab, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor. The onset of hyperpigmentation coincided with adalimumab administration, and its discontinuation resulted in significant improvement. Histopathological findings suggest a postinflammatory process at the dermo-epidermal junction. However, the precise mechanism remains unclear.

Research topics

  • Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
  • Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

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DOI: 10.1177/23247096241265896

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