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Bullous Pemphigoid in an Infant: A Case Report

Oscar Thabouillot1, Julien Le Coz1, Nicolas-Charles Roche2

  • 11Pediatric Emergency Department,Robert Debré Teaching Hospital,Paris,France.

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
|June 23, 2018
PubMed

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Bullous pemphigoid (BP), a rare autoimmune blistering skin disease, was diagnosed in an infant. Prompt treatment with topical steroids proved effective, highlighting the importance of recognizing BP in emergency settings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease typically affecting older adults.
  • Infantile bullous pemphigoid is exceptionally rare, often presenting diagnostic challenges.
  • Distinguishing BP from other blistering dermatoses is crucial for appropriate management.

Keywords:
BP bullous pemphigoidED emergency departmentIgG immunoglobulin GMMF mycophenolate-mofetilautoimmune diseasesbullous pemphigoidemergency departmentinfant

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