Synonym(s)
Nikolsky Phenomenon
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Pushability of the upper epidermal layers in the event of firm, sideways-sliding pressure, e.g. in pemphigus vulgaris, dermatitis exfoliativa neonatorum (= staphylococcalscaled skin syndrome), lichen planus pemphigoides, Lyell syndrome or Stevens-Johnson syndrome as well as scalds
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Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica recessive, severe generalized; Nikolsky phenomenon; Nikolsky, pyotr vasilievich; Pemphigus chronicus benignus familiaris; Pemphigus erythematosus; Pemphigus foliaceus, brazilian; Stevens-johnson syndrome; Transitory acantholytic dermatosis;Outgoing links (5)
Lichen planus pemphigoides; Pemphigus vulgaris; Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome; Stevens-johnson syndrome; Toxic epidermal necrolysis;Authors
Last updated on: 29.10.2020
Author: 
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Editor: Dr. med. Fabian Müller
