Pemphigus foliaceus, seborrheic variety, case report
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https://doi.org/10.5377/alerta.v6i2.16217Keywords:
Pemphigus, Acantholysis, Autoimmune diseaseAbstract
Case presentation. a 48-year-old male with no known medical history who presented multiple lesions in the form of easily desquamative erythematous and crusted plaques, initially on the anterior thorax, which spread over the face and scalp without affecting the mucous membranes. Treatment. In-hospital management was mainly based on topical and systemic steroids, the management of infections superadded to the dermatologic lesions, and psychological support for the patient. A skin biopsy was taken where acantholysis was evidenced, confirming the autoimmune disease diagnosis. Outcome. After treatment, the multiple scaly lesions were reduced, the local infection was controlled, and the patient's skin recovered although it still had scars, its functions were restored.
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