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Nonendemic pemphigus foliaceus in children.

Denise W Metry1, Adelaide A Hebert, Robert E Jordon

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fasnnin Street, MC 3-3315, Houston, TX 77030-2399, USA. dwmetry@texaschildrenshospital.org

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|February 28, 2002
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Sporadic pemphigus foliaceus in children is typically mild and short-lived, though diagnosis can be challenging. New tests and treatments like hydroxychloroquine offer hope for managing this rare autoimmune blistering disease.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune blistering skin disease with endemic (fogo selvagem) and sporadic forms.
  • The sporadic form typically affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, rarely occurring in children.

Observation:

  • This study presents a case of sporadic pemphigus foliaceus in a 3-year-old boy and reviews 28 previous pediatric cases.
  • Unique skin lesion patterns like "arcuate," "circinate," or "polycyclic" were observed in pediatric cases.

Findings:

  • Sporadic pemphigus foliaceus in children generally follows a benign, short-term course compared to pemphigus vulgaris.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging using routine histology or immunopathology.

Implications:

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  • Antigen-specific tests (e.g., ELISA for anti-desmoglein 1 autoantibodies) can expedite diagnosis.
  • Hydroxychloroquine is a potential treatment for children with photodistributed lesions.
  • Further long-term outcome studies are needed to guide treatment decisions in pediatric cases.