title: Pemphigus foliaceus: a case report and short review.
abstract: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease presenting in endemic and sporadic forms. The typical presentation is recurrent shallow erosions in a seborrheic distribution. We present a case of a 58-year-old woman with PF who was successfully treated with a combination of oral corticosteroids and dapsone. We also provide a concise review of the literature and discuss the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of PF.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, 530 First Ave, Suite 7R, New York, NY 10016, USA. amorkh@pol.net
authors.forename: Amor
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khachemoune
authors.forename: Kjetil Kristoffer
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Guldbakke
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ehrsam
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents