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Can Humira Cause Psoriasis? Understanding the Paradoxical Effect

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According to scientific studies, approximately 2-5% of patients treated with anti-TNF-alpha medications, including Humira, may develop a rare side effect known as paradoxical psoriasis. This phenomenon involves the appearance of new psoriatic skin lesions or the exacerbation of existing ones, despite the drug being designed to treat the underlying inflammatory condition.