Abstract
The new onset of pemphigus in the postpartum period is exceedingly rare with only 1 case previously reported in the literature. We describe a 31- year-old woman who developed extensive denudation of her skin shortly after delivering her second child. Histologic examination, immunofluorescence testing, and immunoprecipitation with desmoglein 1 confirmed the diagnosis of pemphigus foliaceus. The patient responded to treatment with prednisone, cyclophosphamide, and plasmapheresis. The effect of the postpartum period on the onset and exacerbation of immune-mediated bullous diseases is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 845-846 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 5 SUPPL. 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology