Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune subepidermal bullous dermatosis more commonly observed in the elderly (over 70 years old). Autoantibodies are produced for specific antigens of the epidermal basement membrane zone: BP 180 and BP 230 (hemidesmosome proteins). We report three cases of bullous pemphigoid in adults younger than 50 years old, discussing the clinical characteristics of the disease in younger patients. © 2011 by Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia.
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Zanella, R. R., Tebcherani, A. J., Sanchez, A. P. G., Xavier, T. A., & Aoki, V. (2011). Penfigoide bolhoso no adulto mais jovem: Relato de três casos. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 86(2), 355–358. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0365-05962011000200023
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