[Erythrodermic lichen planus pemphigoides]

Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2006 Nov;97(9):583-6. doi: 10.1016/s0001-7310(06)73471-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Lichen planus pemphigoides is a clinico-histological subtype of lichen planus in which there are bullous lesions similar to those of bullous pemphigoid. Lichen planus is included among the rare causes of erythroderma. We present a case of erythrodermic lichen planus pemphigoides in a 49-year-old female patient who satisfactorily responded to treatment with cyclosporine. A detailed physical examination and immunofluorescence study are key to the diagnosis of lichen planus pemphigoides.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Direct
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lichen Planus / drug therapy
  • Lichen Planus / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Cyclosporine