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[Linear IgA bullous dermatosis: a review].
1Service de dermatologie, hôpital Henri-Mondor, 51 avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, Créteil, France. saskia.oro@hmn.aphp.fr
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease. Identifying and stopping triggering medications is crucial, with dapsone being the primary treatment for idiopathic cases.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Autoimmunology
- Pharmacology
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