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. 2023 Feb;192(1):185-186.
doi: 10.1007/s11845-022-02959-2. Epub 2022 Feb 24.

Persistent pruritus following COVID-19 vaccination

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Persistent pruritus following COVID-19 vaccination

C Doyle et al. Ir J Med Sci. 2023 Feb.
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No abstract available

Keywords: COVID; Drug rash; Pfizer; Phototherapy; Vaccination; mRNA vaccine.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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Morbilliform rash on trunk and lower limbs
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H&E stain showing mild epidermal acanthosis, spongiosis and sub-corneal vesicles. Eosinophils can be seen

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