Neonatal Linear Immunoglobulin A Bullous Dermatosis: A Rare Presentation

Meena R. Julapalli, Kirra Brandon, Cecilia M. Rosales, Raminder Grover, Richard W. Plunkett, Denise W. Metry

Pediatric Dermatology · 2011 · 14 citations · 5 references

DOIFull text

Open access

Concepts

Abstract

Linear immunoglobulin A bullous dermatosis (LABD) is an autoimmune blistering disease that most commonly presents in preschool-aged children. There have been few neonatal reports, all of which had life-threatening aerodigestive complications requiring mechanical intervention and systemic therapy. We present a case of LABD in a neonate who had an uncomplicated course and was treated conservatively with only low-potency topical corticosteroids and wound care before resolution of his skin lesions.

References

5