Graft Versus Host Disease; (Skin, Liver & Lungs) Manifestations & GVHD Treatment

Symptoms

As mentioned above, symptoms differ according to the type of GVHD.

A) Symptoms in acute GVHD include:

1) Skin manifestations

Skin manifestations are a good indicator of the severity of acute GVHD. The usual finding is a rash that is itchy and painful. In more severe cases, severe redness of the skin and falling off of the superficial layer may occur. Skin manifestations occur mostly in the 1st month following transplantation.