Bullous Pemphigoid in Children: Clinical Presentation, Pathology and Management

Abstract

Bullous pemphigoid rarely presents in childhood age group and when it presents it has two age peaks infantile and childhood forms. Key presenting features of childhood BP include subepidermal blistering, eosinophilia and severe itching.The histological features of bullous pemphigoid are the same as those described in adulthood and vary with the age of the lesion.Childhood BP tends to have a generally good prognosis with appropriate therapy Keywords: Bullous Pemphigoid; Autoimmune Disorders; Blistering Diseases