Autoimmune blistering diseases in children

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010 Jun;29(2):85-91. doi: 10.1016/j.sder.2010.03.005.

Abstract

Autoimmune blistering disorders comprise a series of conditions in which autoantibodies target components of the skin and mucous membranes, leading to blister and bullae formation. Most conditions in the spectrum of autoimmune blistering disorders are uncommonly seen in the pediatric population, even the most common ones, such as chronic bullous disease of childhood and dermatitis herpetiformis; however, they often come into the differential diagnosis of other more common pediatric entities. In addition, prompt recognition and treatment avoids unnecessary morbidity and improves ultimate outcome.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Child
  • Chronic Disease
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita / diagnosis
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita / drug therapy
  • Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita / immunology
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / drug therapy
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / immunology
  • Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / diagnosis
  • Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / drug therapy
  • Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / immunology
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / diagnosis
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous / immunology
  • Pemphigus / diagnosis
  • Pemphigus / drug therapy
  • Pemphigus / immunology
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / immunology*