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GlossaryPemphigus (Pemphigus Vulgaris)

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 Tufted Hair Folliculitis Developing in a Recalcitrant Lesion of Pemphigus Vulgaris

28 citations, May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.

research Recurrence of Pemphigus Vulgaris Associated With Interleukin 2 Therapy

25 citations, July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A man's skin condition, pemphigus vulgaris, came back after he was treated with interleukin 2 for cancer.

research The Value of Trichoscopy in the Differential Diagnosis of Scalp Lesions in Pemphigus Vulgaris and Pemphigus Foliaceus

23 citations, December 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Trichoscopy helps tell apart scalp lesions in pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus and is useful for choosing biopsy locations.

research Alopecia as a Rare but Distinct Manifestation of Pemphigus Vulgaris

23 citations, November 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Hair loss is a rare but recognized symptom of pemphigus vulgaris, with patients usually regrowing hair after treatment.

research Pemphigus Vulgaris in Only One of Two Monozygotic Twins

20 citations, March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Genetic factors alone might not cause pemphigus vulgaris; other factors like birth complications and puberty may trigger it.

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