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February 12, 2008

The "Koebner Phenomenon"

The “Koebner Phenomenon” affects approximately 1/3 of individuals with psoriasis. The “Koebner Phenomenon” occurs when an injury to the skin (a scrape, scratch or burn), induces psoriasis in the injured area . Are you familiar with the “Koebner Phenomenon” and has this happened to you? If so, tell us about it. 

Posted by Psoriasis Support Canada

10 Comments

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I believe I have this phenomenon. Where I was stabbed 2 years ago in the calf area; exists my largest psoriasis sore. I mentioned it to a research assistant at a dermatology clinic and she did not believe me.

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t m - February 15, 2008 at 22:20

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Yes this phenomenon has occurred to me. Especially when I scratch my skin, new lesions appear at the site.

There is also the reverse "Koebner Phenomenon" which is not as well documented in medical literature.

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B S - February 20, 2008 at 11:33

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What is this, reverse Koebner?

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t m - February 27, 2008 at 17:06

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When I got my ears pierced about 10 years ago we thought I was allergic to the metal because I had to remove the earrings because of psoriasis. Later we heard about the Koebner phenomenon and figured that was the problem. I have gotten my ears pierced since and they are fine.

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L U - April 22, 2008 at 19:33

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When I was a teenager, I got off a motorbike on the wrong side and burnt the back of my calf. It was one of the first places I ever found a plaque. So maybe there is something to the theory.

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m h - July 3, 2008 at 01:31

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I was only recently diagnosed with psoriasis of the soles of my feet, although I feel sure I have had it in lesser form for 25 years. With 20/20 hindsight I am certain that the areas of the disease are the sites of former injuries - DDT rubbed in at age 5, frostbite at about 16, extreme long hours of work causing severe swelling at age 43, and swelling from several drug reactions.

I have a recent scrape on the left calf which also appears to be turning into a psoriatic site.

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L M - September 15, 2008 at 14:40

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I am finding that as an acne sufferer I will develop patches where a pimple once was.

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A C - September 27, 2008 at 20:00

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A l'endroit ou je me brule, après guérison la cicatrice devient une plaque de psoriasis.

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D C - October 8, 2008 at 13:56

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I've heard of this and it definitely happens to me all the time. I notice that I tend to get psoriasis on the back of my finger under my wedding ring especially. It's really irritating as it means that sometimes I have to go without wearing my ring until it goes down again :(

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M S - January 8, 2009 at 00:10

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I have had Plaque Psoriasis since 2005. 7 months ago I cut my ankle with a dull razor. The healing spot slowly healed and turned into a Plaque spot. It has only gotten bigger since.

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C - July 22, 2009 at 01:30

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