Pemphigus foliaceus induced by radiotherapy and responsive to dapsone

Giuseppe Cianchini Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]

Luigi Lembo Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy

Laura Colonna Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy

Pietro Puddu Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy

Abstract

Pemphigus foliaceus induced by ionizing radiation therapy is a rare condition. We describe the case of a 70‐year‐old female who developed pemphigus foliaceus after X‐ray treatment for an adenocarcinoma of the left breast. The eruption started at the portal of irradiation and only subsequently spread to other cutaneous areas. Mucosal membranes were not affected. Skin lesions were completely responsive to dapsone therapy.

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