Bullous transient acantholytic dermatosis

Arch Dermatol. 1976 Oct;112(10):1440-1.

Abstract

We have been three cases of a bullous variant of transient acantholytic dermatosis. Skin biopsy specimens showed histopathologic changes identical to pemphigus foliaceus, but immunofluorescent studies showed no tissue-fixed or circulating antibodies to intercellular antigens. The bullous eruption lasted a few weeks to several months and healed without scarring or recurrence. The lesions healed with topical and/or systemic corticosteroid therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acantholysis / drug therapy
  • Acantholysis / immunology
  • Acantholysis / pathology*
  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Triamcinolone Acetonide / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Triamcinolone Acetonide
  • Prednisone