Between a rock and a hard place: management of systemic lupus erythematosus and porphyria cutanea tarda.

Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT), the most common porphyria, is a rare photodermatosis characterized by fragile, hemorrhagic bullae and erosions with associated milia, hyperpigmentation, and hypertrichosis. SLE is a systemic connective tissue disease with approximately 80% of those affected manifesting cutaneous findings. These include malar and discoid rashes, photosensitivity, bullae, oral ulcerations, as well as a variety of other nonspecific findings.

Facial Edema Associated with Dasatinib: Case Report with Successful Treatment.

Introduction: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) are an effective treatment option for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The most common associated adverse effects of TKI include thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Facial edema is a rare adverse reaction that may cause significant psychological burden.