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    This study reports the first case of gabapentin-induced bullous pemphigoid in an elderly man. This finding highlights a potential adverse drug reaction in patients receiving gabapentin for neuropathic pain.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

    • Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disease affecting the elderly, characterized by epidermal-dermal separation.
    • Patients with bullous pemphigoid often have a history of neurologic disorders.
    • Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for neuropathic pain.

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    • An elderly male patient with no prior history of skin reactions developed bullous pemphigoid.
    • The patient was receiving gabapentin for management of neuropathic pain.

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    • This case represents the first documented instance of gabapentin-induced bullous pemphigoid.
    • The patient experienced subepidermal vesicles and tense bullae following gabapentin administration.

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