Pemphigus herpetiformis in a 4‐year‐old child: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Abstract Pemphigus herpetiformis (PH) is a rare form of pemphigus, especially when occurring in childhood. Misdiagnosis is common in this age group. The disease exhibits diverse clinical and histological aspects. Further immunological investigations should be performed in order to make the right diagnosis with a correct management strategy.

Keywords

• herpetiform blisters
• pediatric auto‐immune bullous disease
• pediatric pemphigus
• pemphigus herpetiformis