Localized Pemphigus Foliaceus with Unilateral Facial Involvement

Abstract Pemphigus foliaceus is a superficial vesiculobullous disease that typically presents with widespread lesions. Localized presentations are less frequent, and they typically occur in middle-aged patients, following exposure to topical medications, and later on, become more disseminated. We pr...

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Published inActas dermo-sifiliográficas Vol. 105; no. 4; pp. 413 - 417
Main Authors Maderal, A.D, Miner, A, Nousari, C, Alonso-Llamazares, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Espana 01.05.2014
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Bullous disorders
Dermatology
Enfermedades ampollosas
Localizado
Localized
Pemphigus foliaceus
Pénfigo foliáceo
Bullous disorders
Enfermedades ampollosas
Pénfigo foliáceo
Localizado
Localized
Pemphigus foliaceus
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Summary:Abstract Pemphigus foliaceus is a superficial vesiculobullous disease that typically presents with widespread lesions. Localized presentations are less frequent, and they typically occur in middle-aged patients, following exposure to topical medications, and later on, become more disseminated. We present a case of a 19-year-old female with a localized presentation of pemphigus foliaceus unrelated to previous topical medications, that was a diagnostic and therapeutically challenging case. We also discuss the literature on localized cases, differences in presentations and responses to various treatment modalities.
ISSN:0001-7310
DOI:10.1016/j.ad.2013.02.014