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Eruptive cutaneous sarcoidosis - A rare phenomenon
Almog Badash1, Lacey Zimmerman2, Yonatan Hirsch2
1University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.
Summary
A woman experienced a rapid, widespread rash after taking a supplement. This case of eruptive cutaneous sarcoidosis, a rare skin condition, responded well to corticosteroid treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Eruptive cutaneous sarcoidosis is a rare skin condition.
- The onset and presentation can vary significantly.
- Triggers for sarcoidosis are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of rapid-onset eruptive cutaneous sarcoidosis.
- To investigate potential triggers for this presentation.
- To compare this case with existing literature.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 61-year-old female patient.
- Review of medical history and clinical presentation.
- Literature search for similar cases.
Main Results:
- Sudden, widespread, pruritic rash developed overnight.
- Associated with ingestion of a supplement containing black seed oil and vitamins D3, K2, and E.
- Patient showed significant improvement with corticosteroid therapy.
- Comparison with two other literature cases revealed unique rapid onset and extensive presentation.
Conclusions:
- Black seed oil and vitamin supplements may trigger eruptive cutaneous sarcoidosis.
- Rapid and extensive presentation is possible.
- Corticosteroids are an effective treatment. Further research is needed.
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