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GlossaryPemphigus

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 Pemphigus Vulgaris IgG and Methylprednisolone Exhibit Reciprocal Effects on Keratinocytes

99 citations , January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.

research Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus: A Retrospective Analysis of 57 Cases

64 citations , December 2003 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

Triamcinolone is more effective and safer for treating feline pemphigus foliaceus than prednisone.

Diet and Pemphigus

research Diet and Pemphigus

54 citations , November 1998 in “Archives of dermatology”

Avoiding certain nutrients and drugs may help manage pemphigus.

Pemphigus Foliaceus in 91 Dogs

research Pemphigus Foliaceus in 91 Dogs

44 citations , May 2006 in “The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association/Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association”

Both treatments for pemphigus foliaceus in dogs are effective, but combination therapy has more side effects.

research Physically Induced Pemphigus After Cosmetic Procedures

35 citations , February 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Cosmetic procedures can trigger pemphigus, an autoimmune disease.

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