Linear IgA bullous dermatosis in a 4-year-old child
Dear Editor, Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is the most common autoimmune blistering disease in childhood, though it remains rare. It is characterized by tense blisters and vesicles, often in a rosette or "string of pearls" pattern, predominantly affecting non-inflamed skin. While LABD is typically self-limiting, recurrent or refractory cases pose significant therapeutic challenges. [...].
Authors
- Giuseppe Ruggiero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2792-5364)
- Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2148-8914)
- Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0278-2443)
- Gaetano Licata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0834-1331)
- Filomena Barbato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6442-1662)
- Amedeo Boscaino
- Giovanni Calandriello
Institutions
- Ospedale Sant Antonio (IT)
- Fatebenefratelli Hospital (IT)
- Santobono Children's Hospital (IT)
- University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" (IT)
- Naples Anesthesia & Physician Associates (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dermatology Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/dr.2026.10299
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00