Pemphigus vegetans is a localized form of pemphigus vulgaris.

[1] in which there is a localized vegetating papillomatous response.

The eroded areas do not heal like usual but form papillomatous growth and vegetation.

Accounts for 1-2% of pemphigus cases and is a relatively benign variant of pemphigus vulgaris.

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