Epitope Spreading Phenomenon: A Case Report.

Indian Dermatol Online J

Department of Dermatology, Rajarajeshwari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Published: August 2019

The concomitant occurrence of psoriasis vulgaris (PV) and bullous pemphigoid in a patient is rare. We report a 55-year-old male, with history of PV since 4 years, on irregular topical medication, who developed multiple fluid-filled lesions all over the body. A combination treatment with prednisolone, cyclosporine, and dapsone followed by methotrexate was proved suitable and effective.

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