Which of the following presents with a "string of pearl appearance"?: (A) Pemphigus vulgaris, (B) Bullous pemphigoid, (C) Linear IgA disease, (D) Dermatitis herpetiformis
Answer is C. The lesions in Linear IgA disease with a bimodal age distribution ie 60 yrs comprise of uicated plaques and papules, and annular, polycyclic lesions often with blistering around the edge, the string of pearls sign/cluster of jewels sign.