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.
Authors
- Leigh J. Sowerby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5825-2759)
- Jeffery J. M. Cowger
- Rehab F. Simsim
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Western University (CA)
- Canarie (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95219
- Primary Topic
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00