Abstract
We describe a case of contact pemphigus, a new subgroup of induced pemphigus. The disease is provoked by a chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide: dihydrodiphenyltrichlorethane. We suspect that systemic absorption after the topical contact is responsible for the alteration of skin structure and activation of immunological mechanisms leading to blister formation and acantholysis.
MeSH terms
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Agricultural Workers' Diseases / chemically induced*
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DDT / adverse effects*
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
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Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Insecticides / adverse effects*
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Methylprednisolone / administration & dosage
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Middle Aged
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Patch Tests
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Pemphigus / chemically induced*
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Pemphigus / diagnosis
Substances
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Insecticides
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DDT
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Methylprednisolone