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    Glossary Pemphigus

    rare autoimmune disorder causing skin and mucous membrane blisters

    Pemphigus is a rare autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the proteins in the skin and mucous membranes, leading to painful blisters and sores. These blisters can rupture easily, causing open wounds that are prone to infection. Treatment often involves immunosuppressive medications to reduce the immune system's activity.

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      research Feline pemphigus foliaceus: a retrospective analysis of 57 cases

      64 citations , December 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology”
      This research observed that triamcinolone was more effective at inducing remission in cats with pemphigus foliaceus without significant side effects compared to prednisone or its combination with chlorambucil.
      Diet and Pemphigus

      research Diet and Pemphigus

      54 citations , November 1998 in “Archives of dermatology”
      This article discusses the potential role of nutritional ingredients, such as thiols and tannins, in triggering pemphigus, and reports no new empirical findings.
      Pemphigus Foliaceus in 91 Dogs

      research Pemphigus Foliaceus in 91 Dogs

      44 citations , May 2006 in “˜The œJournal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association”
      This study observed that combination therapy with prednisolone and azathioprine provided similar outcomes to prednisolone alone for treating pemphigus foliaceus in dogs, with over half achieving remission and significant improvement in another 25%.

      research PHYSICALLY INDUCED PEMPHIGUS AFTER COSMETIC PROCEDURES

      35 citations , February 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      This report describes two cases where pemphigus lesions developed at sites of cosmetic procedures, suggesting these treatments might trigger the disease and should be distinguished from other post-surgery complications.