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Linear IgA bullous dermatosis in South India
Author(s) -
Ajithkumar Kidangazhiyathmana,
Kurian Susy,
Jacob Mary,
Pulimood Susanne
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-4362.1997.00141.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology
Background A study of five cases of linear IgA dermatosis (LABD) in a referral hospital in South India is presented. Methods A dermatologic examination, skin biopsy, and direct immunofluorescence were carried out on all patients. Patients were then followed up. Results All five cases showed linear IgA deposits at the dermo‐epidermal junction. One case in addition showed IgG and C3 deposits. All cases responded to treatment with dapsone. The treatment duration varied from 14 to 16 months and the fifth patient is still on treatment after 37 months. Conclusions Linear IgA bullous dermatosis is a self‐limiting bullous disorder. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report of LABD from India.