Delayed diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris in rural Nepal due to healthcare inaccessibility and harmful traditional practices: A case report
Key Clinical MessageEarly intervention is imperative for potentially fatal dermatologic diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris. In rural Nepal, limited public awareness, home remedies, and delays in healthcare access lead to poor outcomes. Although biopsy confirms the diagnosis, experienced dermatologists can make an accurate clinical diagnosis when characteristic skin lesions are present.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Amisha Adhikari,
Jameel Akhtar Mikrani,
Samata Nepal,
Ashish Rauniyar,
Manish Chaudhary,
Alok Atreya Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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