Korean J Dermatol.  2000 Oct;38(10):1420-1421.

A Case of Pemphigus Vulgaris Localized on the Scalp

• Lee SH
• Jang HC
• Kim TH
• Kim SW

Abstract

We report a case of pemphigus vulgaris localized on the scalp in a 48-year-old woman who presented with several oozing crusted plaques for about 4 months. Scalp biopsy specimen showed suprabasal bulla and acantholysis in the epithelium and intercellular IgG deposition by the direct immunofluorescence. Circulating pemphigus antibodies were not detected. Treatment with systemic corticosteroids resulted in a remission, and there was no relapse for the following 7 months.

Keyword

Pemphigus vulgaris; Scalp

MeSH Terms

Acantholysis
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Antibodies
Biopsy
Epithelium
Female
Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct
Humans
Immunoglobulin G
Middle Aged
Pemphigus*
Recurrence
Scalp*
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Antibodies
Immunoglobulin G