Bullous pemphigoid and psoriasis vulgaris.
A 55-year-old man with psoriasis presented with erythematous, edematous plaques, tense bullae, and erosions. Direct immunofluorescence and histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid. Both dermatologic conditions responded to azathioprine. The clinical presentation, etiology, and treatment options are reviewed.
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.
Patrick E
PE
Burnett
D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D001379:Azathioprine