An Unusual Case of Pemphigus Vulgaris

Abstract

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Pemphigus is a potential life-threatening skin disorder belonging to the group of the autoimmune bullous diseases affecting the skin and mucosa. The most common subtypes are pemphigus foliaceus (PF) and pemphigus vulgaris. <b><i>Case Presentation:</i></b> We present the case of a young woman with scalp manifestations diagnosed as seborrhiasis who came to our office where a more careful history and clinical examination directed us toward another diagnostic suspicion. The histological examination confirmed our suspicion of pemphigus and therefore we believe it is important to report our experience to avoid misdiagnosis. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> Our case may be useful in the literature to identify cases of PF with atypical manifestations that may mimic other diseases.