Two cases of pemphigus foliaceus in 70-year-old women have been presented. The initial clinical picture, as well as results of histopathologic examinations, suggested the diagnosis of eczema. Because the therapy was not successful and changes in the clinical picture were observed, repeated histopathologic and immunofluorescent examinations were carried out. Presence of immunologic findings characteristic for pemphigus foliaceus formed the basis for verification of the diagnosis and administration of an appropriate therapy.
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Br J Dermatol
January 2025
Department of Dermatology, Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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