Pemphigus foliaceus: A rare blistering skin lesion
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Muhammad Asyraf Ismail 1 , Mohd Noor Norhayati 1 * , Noraini Mohamad 2 , Wan Noor Hasbee Wan Abdullah 3
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1 Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, MALAYSIA2 School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, MALAYSIA3 Dermatology Department, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu, MALAYSIA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Pemphigus foliaceus is a benign variety of pemphigus group. It is a rare autoimmune blistering disease that affects the skin without mucosal involvement. It can present in endemic and sporadic form; whereby endemic form is common in Brazil and Tunisia, known as fogo selvagem. There was no previous case reported in Malaysia. We report a case of a 43-year-old man, who presented with generalized extensive blisters and vesicles that form crust and scale. The full evaluation established the diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceous. Delay in diagnosis can lead to poor outcomes. Primary care practitioners should be aware of this since the condition can mimic eczema, specifically photodermatitis.

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Article Type: Case Report

ELECTRON J GEN MED, 2023, Volume 20, Issue 2, Article No: em449

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/12831

Publication date: 01 Mar 2023

Online publication date: 14 Jan 2023

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