Coexistence of Psoriasis and Bullous Pemphigoid in Three Cases.
- Author:
Seung Joon OH
1
;
Tae Hyung KIM
;
Mi Ryung ROH
;
Takashi HASHIMOTO
;
Soo Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Cutaneous Biology Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kimsc@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Bullous pemphigoid;
Coexistence;
Psoriasis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Pemphigoid, Bullous*;
Psoriasis*;
Skin;
Ultraviolet Therapy
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2015;53(3):239-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Psoriasis vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid represent 2 clinically and histologically distinct, chronic inflammatory skin conditions. The concomitant occurrence of these 2 diseases is rare, and the pathogenic relationship between psoriasis and bullous pemphigoid remains unclear. The development of bullous pemphigoid in patients with psoriasis is considered to be related to treatments for psoriasis, especially ultraviolet therapy. However, some recent reports have suggested that an immunologic or biochemical association between these two diseases plays a role in the pathogenesis. Herein, we report 3 cases of bullous pemphigoid occurring in patients with psoriasis, and we discuss the possible pathogenic mechanisms of an association between psoriasis and bullous pemphigoid.
