Pemphigus foliaceus: a case report and short review.
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.
Khachemoune
Amor
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Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, 530 First Ave, Suite 7R, New York, NY 10016, USA. amorkh@pol.net
Guldbakke
Kjetil Kristoffer
KK
Ehrsam
Eric
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents