Korean J Dermatol.
2001 Dec;39(12):1449-1451.
A Case of Pemphigus Foliaceus Developed During Pregnancy
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Kyongju, Korea. tgdljw@medigate.net
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Kyongju, Korea.
- 3Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Dr. Lee's Skin Clinic, Kyongju, Korea.
- 5Department of Dermatology, Fatima Hospital, Taegu, Korea.
Abstract
- Pemphigus foliaceus is characterized by superficial blisters with acantholysis in the upper portion of the epidermis. Pemphigus foliaceus in pregnancy is rare. We report a case of pemphigus foliaceus in a 26-year-old pregnant woman who showed erythematous bullae, erosions and crusts on the whole body for 2 months. She was diagnosed by clinical and histopathological findings, direct immunofluorescent test and immunoblotting analysis. She was treated with prednisolone for 28 days and skin lesions were markedly improved.
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