Korean J Dermatol.  1988 Dec;26(6):905-909.

Pemphigus Foliaceus: Report of 5 Cases

• Kim P
• So SN
• Kim KJ
• Lee CW
• Kang HJ

Abstract

Pemphigua foliaceus is a rare, relatively mild and chronic variety of pemphigus which is characterized by superficial flaccid bullae which show acantholytic changes in the upper part of the epidermis histopathologically. We report herein five cases of pemphigus foliaceus. The patients had erythematous and crusted patches chiefly on face, chest and back areas, except for case 2 who had flaccid bullae on the upper extrimities. The diagnosis of all these patients were confirmed by immunofluorescence studies. Among these five patients, one was recognized as a rifampicin induced pemphigus foliaceus, and the other one revealed concurrent lesions of psoriasis.

Keyword

Immunological study; Pemphigus foliaceus; Psoriasis; Rifampicin

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Epidermis
Fluorescent Antibody Technique
Humans
Pemphigus*
Psoriasis
Rifampin
Thorax
Rifampin