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Is it ever reasonable to switch to a different TNFi as opposed to switching to an agent in a different class in a case of TNFi induced lupus or psoriasis?

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Rheumatology · Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

This is a very interesting question where the answer continues to evolve. I would also like to answer the question separately. Both Psoriatic skin lesions and lupus or lupus-like conditions can be induced by anti-TNF-alpha therapy. The pathogenesis may involve changes in cytokine balance.

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