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Nikolsky phenomenon i
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Nikolsky Phenomenon
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Pushability of the upper epidermal layers in the event of firm, sideways-sliding pressure, e.g. in pemphigus vulgaris, dermatitis exfoliativa neonatorum (= staphylococcalscaled skin syndrome), lichen planus pemphigoides, Lyell syndrome or Stevens-Johnson syndrome as well as scalds