Syphilitic pemphigus in the adult : is there such a disease? / by T. M'Call Anderson.

  • Anderson, McCall, 1836-1908.
Date:
1864
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Credit: Syphilitic pemphigus in the adult : is there such a disease? / by T. M'Call Anderson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    cases related by Ricord and myself in the adult, the bullous erup¬ tion was principally observed on and in the neighbourhood of the hands or feet, which is not the case with simple pemphigus. And lastly, if it is syphilitic it will yield, as in the cases cited, to antisyphilitic treatment; whereas, if it is non-syphilitic it will be rather aggravated than otherwise by such a course of medicine. I have thought it right to bring this subject under the notice of my professional brethren, in consequence of the erroneous notions which prevail with regard to it, even amongst the most celebrated dermatologists, and in the hope that, should any of my readers meet with a case of syphilitic pemphigus in the adult, they may recognize its syphilitic parentage, and treat it accordingly.