A Case of Pemphigus Herpetiformis: An Unusual Variant of Pemphigus

Authors

  • Bawonpak Pongkittilar Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Penvadee Pattanaprichakul Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Keywords:

Autoimmune vesiculobullous, Pemphigus herpitiformis

Abstract

Pemphigus herpetiformis is a rare subtype of the pemphigus group. Its clinical presentation of vesicles and papules arranged in an annular pattern may mimic other vesiculobullous diseases, particularly dermatitis herpetiformis. However, histopathology and direct immunofluorescence findings are consistent with pemphigus. Most patients exhibit a benign disease course with a favorable response to therapies such as dapsone and corticosteroids. We report the case of a 24-year-old woman presenting with multiple erythematous plaques and vesicles forming an annular pattern on the face, trunk, and extremities, who was diagnosed with pemphigus herpetiformis.

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Published

2025-08-18

How to Cite

Pongkittilar, B., & Pattanaprichakul, P. (2025). A Case of Pemphigus Herpetiformis: An Unusual Variant of Pemphigus. Thai Journal of Dermatology, 41(3), 67–70. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJD/article/view/272745