Nikolsky’s sign

Occurs when the apparently normal, superficial layer of skin or oral mucosa may be rubbed off with slight trauma. Originally associated with pemphigus vulgaris, but can be seen in several bullous conditions.


A condition seen in pemphigus, where the external layer of the skin can be detached from the basal layer and rubbed off by slight friction or injury.


 


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