Acyclovir Induced Bullous Drug Reaction Micmicking As Bullous Pemphigoid in a 65 Year Old Filipino Male: A Case Report

Bullous pemphigoid(BP) is a rare skin condition that causes large, fluid-filled blisters. It is a autoimmune subepidermal blistering disease. The Pathogenesis has not yet been fully elucidated, but it is widely accepted that a strong correlation with various medications may exists. In reality, more than 50 different drugs have been associated with BP. There have been no reports yet on the association between acyclovir and BP up to date. We report a rare case of 65 year old male with recent intake of acyclovir presented with bullous lesions.