Linear IgA Dermatosis - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Jamie Loveless

Diagnosis

linear IgA dermatosis

Body Site

neck

Age

50 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This 50-year-old woman developed itchy blisters on her face, neck, and abdomen 3 weeks ago. A skin biopsy with direct immunofluorescence revealed findings typical of linear IgA bullous dermatosis. The lesions cleared 2-3 weeks after discontinuation of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor prinivil. ACE inhibitors, vancomycin, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs have been identified as triggers of immunobullous eruptions.

Description

symmetric edematous red papules and vesicles some fornimg an annular configuration

Image Added

8/5/2005 23:09:01

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