Dupilumab-Induced Psoriasis in a Patient With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Case Report

Dupilumab, an IL-4Rα antagonist, has shown substantial efficacy in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). However, paradoxical dermatologic side effects, including new-onset psoriasis, have recently been reported. We describe a 42-year-old woman with CRSwNP who developed psoriatic skin lesions after initiating dupilumab, despite no personal or family history of psoriasis. She was started on roflumilast 0.3% topical foam daily, resulting in partial resolution of the psoriatic plaques over the following months. This adverse event may be attributed to an immune shift from a Th2-dominant to a Th1/Th17-driven inflammatory response. Clinicians should remain vigilant for new-onset cutaneous reactions during dupilumab therapy. Early recognition may support timely intervention and modification of therapy.

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Cureus
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2025-10-23
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95219
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Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
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Dupilumab-Induced Psoriasis in a Patient With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Case Report

Leigh J. Sowerby, Jeffery J. M. Cowger, Rehab F. Simsim
Cureus
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
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Dupilumab-Induced Psoriasis in a Patient With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Case Report

Leigh J. Sowerby, Jeffery J. M. Cowger, Rehab F. Simsim
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Abstract

Dupilumab, an IL-4Rα antagonist, has shown substantial efficacy in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). However, paradoxical dermatologic side effects, including new-onset psoriasis, have recently been reported. We describe a 42-year-old woman with CRSwNP who developed psoriatic skin lesions after initiating dupilumab, despite no personal or family history of psoriasis. She was started on roflumilast 0.3% topical foam daily, resulting in partial resolution of the psoriatic plaques over the following months. This adverse event may be attributed to an immune shift from a Th2-dominant to a Th1/Th17-driven inflammatory response. Clinicians should remain vigilant for new-onset cutaneous reactions during dupilumab therapy. Early recognition may support timely intervention and modification of therapy.

CureusVol. 17(10)
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA), Western University (CA), Canarie (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
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Dupilumab-Induced Psoriasis in a Patient With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Case Report — Leigh J. Sowerby, Jeffery J. M. Cowger, et al. · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS