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A Case of Bullous Pemphigoid in a Five-Month-Old Female: A Rare Presentation

Mohamed Ahmed1, Amani AlFalasi1, Fatima M AlQaydi1

  • 1Dermatology, Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai, ARE.

Cureus
|September 4, 2023
PubMed

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Bullous pemphigoid (BP), a rare blistering disease, typically affects the elderly. This case report details a unique presentation of BP in a five-month-old infant, highlighting its rarity in pediatric populations.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Background:

  • Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease.
  • It is characterized by tense bullae and skin erosions, rarely affecting mucous membranes.
  • BP predominantly affects the elderly, with rare occurrences in infants and children.

Keywords:
bullous pemphigoidbullous skin diseaseinfantile bullous pemphigoidskin blisteringvaccination

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