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Pemphigus foliaceus
Background
Pemphigus foliaceus, common in sub-Saharan Africa, is an autoimmune blistering disorder affecting the skin, often triggered by environmental factors like UV exposure or infections. It presents with superficial, scaly lesions primarily on the face, scalp, and trunk. Treatment includes systemic corticosteroids, azathioprine, or mycophenolate, along with wound care and infection prevention in resource-limited settings.
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Pemphigus foliaceus . Erythemato us-ulceroussquamouscrusty plaques (like mud splashes) disseminated on patient's back
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References
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- James KA, Culton DA, Diaz LA. Diagnosis and clinical features of pemphigus foliaceus. Dermatologic clinics. 2011 Jul 1;29(3):405-12.
- Melchionda V, Harman KE. Pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus: an overview of the clinical presentation, investigations and management. Clinical and experimental dermatology. 2019 Oct 1;44(7):740-6.
