Pemphigus-like antibodies in dermatitis herpetiformis.

Abstract

Pemphigus-like antibodies were demonstrated in a patient with dermatitis herpetiformis. The patient was a 28-year-old Japanese who showed itchy tense bullae on the back, chest and shoulders. We speculate the antibodies are similar to those found in burns, drug eruptions and certain other skin diseases.

• Authors: K Ikai, S Imamura
• Journal: Dermatologica (Dermatologica) Vol. 152 Issue 5 Pg. 304-8 ( 1976) ISSN: 0011-9075 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 782953 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antibodies
• Immunoglobulin A
• Immunoglobulin G

Topics

• Adult
• Antibodies (analysis)
• Dermatitis Herpetiformis (immunology, pathology)
• Fluorescent Antibody Technique
• Humans
• Immunoglobulin A (analysis)
• Immunoglobulin G (analysis)
• Male
• Pemphigus (immunology)
• Skin (pathology)