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Does Psoriasis Occur After A Mantoux Test?

I recently had a mantoux test, which I had a big reaction to despite having a BCG immunisation. I am aware of the treatment required for latent TB. My issue is I have had a big psoraisis flare up since, is this related and is the medicated coal tar solution enough for this reaction.
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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As you said,You suffer from psoriasis. After mantoux test, psoriasis exacerbated. You want to know about relation of Mantoux test with exacerbation of psoriasis. Your doubt may be right. Psoriasis,a chronic and autoimmune skin disease may be exacerbated by trauma,surgery and worries. I think, probably your flare up of psoriasis may be due to Mantoux test. You consult dermatologist. And have proper drugs to control flare up of psoriasis. Medicated coal tar woul irritae the skin, so avoid it. Oral acitretin and methotraxate in proper dose may be taken under guidance of dermatologist.I hope you got my answer.

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Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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Does Psoriasis Occur After A Mantoux Test?

Hi, As you said,You suffer from psoriasis. After mantoux test, psoriasis exacerbated. You want to know about relation of Mantoux test with exacerbation of psoriasis. Your doubt may be right. Psoriasis,a chronic and autoimmune skin disease may be exacerbated by trauma,surgery and worries. I think, probably your flare up of psoriasis may be due to Mantoux test. You consult dermatologist. And have proper drugs to control flare up of psoriasis. Medicated coal tar woul irritae the skin, so avoid it. Oral acitretin and methotraxate in proper dose may be taken under guidance of dermatologist.I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD