@Article{Belgaumkar2025,
journal="Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny",
issn="0033-2526",
volume="112",
number="5",
year="2025",
title="Annular Neutrophilic Variant of Pemphigus Foliaceus",
abstract="Pemphigus belongs to autoimmune blistering disorders involving circulating antibodies against desmogleins, the proteins involved in keratinocyte adhesion. Pemphigus foliaceus, one of the pemphigus subtype, is characterised by IgG antibodies against desmoglein 1 present in the granular layer, manifesting as superficial epidermal acantholysis. Various presentations include pemphigus erythematosus and endemic pemphigus foliaceus (fogo selvagem). The annular neutrophilic variant is an uncommon presentation that may mimic other inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, including IgA pemphigus, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, and pustular psoriasis. We report the case of a 63-year-old female diagnosed with annular neutrophilic pemphigus foliaceus, successfully treated with colchicine and rituximab. This case highlights the importance of recognising atypical variants of pemphigus foliaceus and their necessary management.",
author="Belgaumkar, Vasudha
and Shinde, Janhvi
and Pradhan, Shekhar
and Dange, Kiran
and Bhatt, Neelam
and Varshney, Sarthak",
pages="331--335",
doi="10.5114/dr.2025.158602",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/dr.2025.158602"
}