Ruiz S, Puebla B, Hernandez N, Rubio V, Young E, Mir H. Pemphigus Vulgaris: More Than Just a Skin Disease.
Ann Plast Surg 2023;
91:62-63. [PMID:
37450862 DOI:
10.1097/sap.0000000000003589]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune diseases of the skin and mucous membranes that is characterized by multiple bullae formation. It is caused by autoantibodies directed against the cell surface of keratinocytes, resulting in the loss of cell-cell adhesion of keratinocytes. This disease can be very debilitating and difficult to treat if large surface areas are involved.
METHODS
We performed a retrospective review of a complex case of pemphigus vulgaris in a 24-year-old man who develop partial-thickness skin lesions distributed throughout the entire body with a total body surface of 80% short after an episode of strep throat treated with amoxicillin.
RESULTS
The patient had a complicated hospital course in which the standard treatment of the disease led to adverse effects that were successfully managed at our busy burn center.
CONCLUSIONS
Pemphigus vulgaris is a complex skin disease in which treatment techniques carry their risk and must be tailored to the patient's specific needs. Treatment of this conditions at a burn center would be beneficial as demonstrated with conditions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
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