Pemphigus foliaceus associated with Hypericum perforatum
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Pemphigus foliaceus associated with Hypericum perforatum
CYP: cytochrome P INTRODUCTION Pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis that can be induced by drugs, with variable duration lasting between several weeks and months. Erythematous scaly patches develop on the scalp, face, neck or chest. The use of oral or topical herbal supplements to improve health has increased in the last decades. These preparations may trigger multiple ad...
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عنوان ژورنال: JAAD Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2352-5126
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2016.06.008