Psoriasis and lithium treatment: a common physiopathology?

Authors

  • M. C. Lozano García Servicio de Psiquiatría. Fundación Jiménez Díaz. Madrid.
  • E. Baca García Servicio de Psiquiatría. Fundación Jiménez Díaz. Madrid.

Keywords:

psoriasis, lithium, bipolar disorder, second messengers, side effects

Abstract

Introduction. Lithium is the main treatment of bipolar disorder. Lithium may produce several dermatological side effects including psoriasis.

Patient.A 42 years old female with bipolar disorder and psoriasis produced by lithium.The evolution of psoriasis was parallel to treatment with lithium.

Result.Psoriasis was resolved when lithium was replaced with carbamazepine and valproic acid.These medication shave different pharmacodynamic effects than lithium.

Conclusions. The effect of lithium on second messengers as etiological factor in the evolution of psoriasis in this patient were discussed.

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Published

2002-11-01

How to Cite

Lozano García , M. C., and E. Baca García. “Psoriasis and Lithium Treatment: A Common Physiopathology?”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 30, no. 6, Nov. 2002, pp. 400-3, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/1227.

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 6 (2002)

Section

Clinical Note