Korean J Dermatol.  1989 Jun;27(3):248-253.

Clinical Features of Early Lesions in Pemphigus

• Yang HY
• Lee CW
• Kim YT
• Kim JH
• Kang HJ
• Kim WS
• Yoo TY
• Kim JH

Abstract

Among 13 patients with pemphigus : 8 of pemphigus vulgaris(PV), 4 of pemphigus foliaceus(PF), l of pemphigus erythematosus(PE), we have examined the sites of early lesions and the clinical appearances of the skin lesions. The most common site of the early lesions in PV was the oral mucosa, however, in PF and PE the face was affected first. The clinical appearances of the early lesions were flaccid bullae, erythematous papules and eczematoid patches. Clinicians should be aware of these clinical features of pemphigus for a more precise diagnosis and better management.

Keyword

Early lesions; Pemphigus

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Humans
Mouth Mucosa
Pemphigus*
Skin