VANCOMYCIN-INDUCED LINEAR IGA BULLOUS DERMATOSIS WITH ISOMORPHIC RESPONSE

• Main Authors: Tatsuhiko Mori, Toshiyuki Yamamoto
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Our Dermatology Online 2013-11-01
• Series: Nasza Dermatologia Online
• Subjects: drug; vancomycin; linear IgA bullous dermatosis; isomorphic response; Koebner phenomenon
• Online Access: http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2013-4-3s-vancomycin/

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is occasionally induced by certain drugs, of which vancomycin is the most common. We herein describe a case of vancomycin-induced LABD on the trunk and extremities. Our case was unique in which tense bulla was induced on the old operation scars. A 92-year-old man developed diffuse erythema and bullas on his trunk and extremities. Also, blister formation was observed on the operation scar on the abdomen. A biopsy specimen showed subepidermal split with neutrophilic and lymphocytic infiltration in the upper dermis. Direct immunofluorescence showed a linear IgA deposition at the basement membrane zone. His skin conditions were improved by stoppage of vancomycin and topical corticosteroids. We should know about the occurrence of LABD in patients under vancomycin treatment.