Dermpath and Clinic: Lichen planus pemphigoides

Painless Plaques Evolving to Bullae and Painful Erosions on the Penis: A Quiz

“…Other drugs include azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil and dapsone, as used in the treatment of BP. Also, various patients with LPP presented a good response to cyclosporine or methotrexate, although they are usually poorly effective in the management of autoimmune bullous diseases ( 7 – 9 ). The prognosis of LPP is usually good, with a low rate of recurrence (approximately 20%).…”

“…LPP of genital mucosae is uncommon and appears mostly when other sites are involved, on skin or oral mucosae. Mangin et al ( 7 ) reported a case of LPP with erosion of the glans penis and diffuse cutaneous involvement, and Loyal et al ( 8 ) described a case of vulvar and oral LPP. Therefore, isolated LPP could be a real challenge for clinicians, mostly in its early stage.…”