PEMPHIGUS HERPETIFORMIS TREATED EFFECTIVELY WITH DERMOCORTICOIDS ALONE

Introduction: Pemphigus herpetiformis is a rare form of pemphigus.

Case Report: A patient presented with a well-limited erythematous-squamous and crusty dermatosis with a ring-like arrangement, with vesiculo-bullous lesions with a herpetiform grouping of the trunk and 4 limbs. Histological and direct immunofluorescence findings were consistent with pemphigus. The diagnosis of pemphigus herpetiformis (PH) was made. The patient was treated with dermocorticoids with lasting remission.

Discussion: Pemphigus herpetiformis is a particular form of pemphigus characterised by a clinical picture resembling that of dermatitis herpetiformis and an immunopathological appearance similar to that of pemphigus. It generally has a good prognosis. Treatment is based on dapsone and/or general corticosteroid therapy.