Pemphigus foliaceus in a 51-year-old female
- Author:
Jay Mohamad Ryan M Aquino
1
;
Nadra Magtulis
1
;
Haider Reyes
1
;
Mary Jo Kristine Bunagan
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Pemphigus
- From: Southern Philippines Medical Center Journal of Health Care Services 2023;9(2):1-
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is a chronic, benign, acquired autoimmune blistering disease characterized by fragile, superficial blisters and bullae.1 2 3 Patients commonly report blister formation on the skin, followed by localized lesions that typically begin on the trunk, face, or scalp.2 PF is a rare disease with a very low worldwide incidence and prevalence. However, it has a high incidence in endemic areas located in North Africa, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.2 3 4 The disease affects both sexes equally, with symptoms typically appearing between the ages of 50 and 60 years.2 4 The universal type of PF that occurs sporadically is idiopathic, while the endemic type is linked exclusively to geographically-related environmental factors.
