European Journal of Dermatology
MENUPemphigus vulgaris on an old surgical scar: Koebner’s phenomenon? Volume 8, numéro 1, January - February 1998
Illustrations
Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Fournier, 36, quai de la Bataille, 54035 Nancy Cedex, France.
- Page(s) : 60-2
- Année de parution : 1998
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the presence of intraepidermal blisters which easily rupture, because of acantholysis. Direct immunofluorescence (IF) detects deposits of autoantibodies against the intercellular substance and indirect IF detects circulating antibodies against surface antigens of epidermal cells. The mechanism of antibody development is unclear. Some factors are known to precipitate [...]