Linear IGA bullous dermatosis potentially triggered by vaccination

Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2022 Jan-Dec:36:20587384211021218. doi: 10.1177/20587384211021218.

Abstract

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is a mucocutaneous autoimmune blistering disease affecting both adults and children. It is caused by IgA antibodies targeting multiple antigens along the basement membrane zone, leading to disruption of dermoepidermal junction and development of bullous lesions which often presents in characteristic arrangement. Although most LABD cases have been reported to be idiopathic, different triggers have been described, including several drugs and infection. However, the occurrence of vaccine-induced cases of LABD is not widely known and accepted due to the few reports available. We present two cases of LABD occurred following different triggers, rising the suspicion for a possible pathogenetic role of vaccines.

Keywords: adverse reaction; autoimmune blistering disease; dermatology; linear IgA bullous dermatosis; papillomavirus; vaccines.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Blister / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis / drug therapy
  • Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis / etiology*
  • Male
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / adverse effects*
  • Steroids / therapeutic use
  • Vaccination / adverse effects

Substances

  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines
  • Steroids