Department of Dermatology, India
Case Report
Scar Site Bullous Pemphigoid: A Rare Presentation and a Clinician Dilemma
Author(s): Shadab Doi
Bullous pemphigoid is the most common autoimmune subepidermal
blistering disease. Its onset is usually after 60
years of age. Characteristically, BP is an intensely pruritic
eruption with widespread blister formation. However, in our
case, patient characteristically developed lesions on 15th day
post total knee replacement surgery and localized around surgical
site. This indicates, physical trauma in form of surgical site incision
as trigger. Localized BP is rare in itself and can be confused with
irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and bullous
cellulitis. Early recognition of this entity is important so as to
determine prognosis and course of disease. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2684-124X.8.1.001
