Pemphigus and Bullous Pemphigoid in Indian Skin: A Study done in Tertiary Hospital of Bihar

Abstract

Clinical diagnosis of Pemphigus and Bullous pemphigoid relies heavily on the appearance of the bulla which varies depending on multiple factors like age of the lesion, itching, previous or self application of steroids, and most importantly skin tone. Most of the medical literature is derived from studies in the western population and hence leaves a large gap in the knowledge of presentation of these diseases in the Indian population. An accurate representation of these varied clinical presentations is required to enable the clinicians to make a competent diagnosis..