Pemphigus Vegetans of the Scalp
October 2014
in “
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
”
TLDR Pemphigus vegetans can appear on the scalp and is rare.
The letter to the editor discussed a rare case of pemphigus vegetans confined to the scalp. Pemphigus vegetans is a variant of pemphigus vulgaris, characterized by vegetative lesions. The authors from the University of Florence highlighted the clinical, histological, and immunological aspects of this condition, emphasizing its rarity and the importance of recognizing its distinct presentation on the scalp. The letter did not provide an abstract or detailed study data but referenced several key studies on pemphigus vegetans.