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Journal of Dermatological Treatment Volume 17, 2006 - Issue 4
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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]
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Luigi Lembo Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy
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Laura Colonna Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy
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Pietro Puddu Department of Immunodermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy
Pages 244-246 | Received 23 Nov 2005, Accepted 10 Jul 2006, Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 
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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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