Pemphigus Vulgaris Management in Elderly Patient: A Case Report

Prayogi Miura Susanto (dr. Chasbullah Abdulmadjid Regional General Hospital, Bekasi City)
Wisyanti Mian Uli Siahaan (Department of Dermatology and Venereology, dr. Chasbullah Abdulmadjid Regional General Hospital, Bekasi City, Indonesia)

Smart Medical Journal
Vol 5, No 2 (2022): Smart Medical Journal

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease characterized by mucocutaneous involvement in the form of loose bullae on the skin and mucous membranes. This disorder is typically associated with the poor general condition and can be life-threatening. Furthermore, it has a rare incidence among elders. Pemphigus vulgaris was reported in a 73-year-old female patient. The diagnosis was performed clinically according to the history of the disease course and its typical lesions with a predilection for location. The patient's clinical condition improved after receiving systemic corticosteroids and additional supportivetherapy.