Bullous dermatoses in childhood: part I.

Skinmed

Sector of Dermatology, Santa Casa de Misericordia de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Published: May 2007

AI Article Synopsis

  • A classification of childhood bullous dermatoses is introduced, focusing on the histologic location of the bulla and whether the disease is hereditary.
  • A review of these diseases highlights the wide variability within the group, helping to contextualize the classification.
  • The first part of this classification covers nonhereditary bullous dermatoses that involve intraepidermal cleavage.

Article Abstract

A classification of bullous dermatoses in childhood is presented, according to the histologic location of the bulla and the heritability of the disease, combined with the most recent laboratory examinations used in dermatologic practice. For a better understanding of the proposed classification, the authors also present a review of this group of diseases, which vary greatly within the group. In this first part of the classification and review, the group of bullous dermatoses with nonhereditary characteristics and intraepidermal cleavage is described.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-9740.2007.05701.xDOI Listing

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