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    • Pemphigus foliaceus is a chronic autoimmune blistering disease affecting the superficial epidermis.
    • Distinguishing pemphigus foliaceus from other blistering disorders can be challenging due to overlapping clinical features.

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    • A patient presented with clinical symptoms initially resembling dermatitis herpetiformis.
    • The characteristic skin lesions of pemphigus foliaceus were not immediately apparent.

    Findings:

    • The patient's condition, despite initial misdiagnosis, was confirmed as pemphigus foliaceus.
    • Low-dose corticosteroid therapy proved effective in managing the patient's symptoms.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering pemphigus foliaceus in the differential diagnosis of blistering skin conditions.
    • Early recognition and appropriate treatment, even with low-dose corticosteroids, can lead to favorable outcomes in pemphigus foliaceus.