Bullous pemphigoid and psoriasis vulgaris

Dermatol Online J. 2003 Oct;9(4):19.

Abstract

A 55-year-old man with psoriasis presented with erythematous, edematous plaques, tense bullae, and erosions. Direct immunofluorescence and histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid. Both dermatologic conditions responded to azathioprine. The clinical presentation, etiology, and treatment options are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Azathioprine / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / complications*
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / drug therapy
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / pathology
  • Psoriasis / complications*
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy
  • Psoriasis / pathology

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Azathioprine