Pemphigus: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment

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Pemphigus - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

• - Specialty Care Clinics

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• What is Pemphigus?
• Pemphigus is a disease that causes blisters and
  sores on the skin or mucous membranes, like in
  the mouth or on the genitals.
• Pemphigus could happen at any age, but it is most
  usually seen in people who are middle-aged or
  older. It tends to be a long-lasting (chronic)
  condition, and some types could be
  life-threatening without treatment. Treatment
  with medication generally controls it.

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Pemphigus Symptoms

• Pemphigus is responsible for blisters on your
  skin and mucous membranes. The blisters rupture
  easily, leaving open sores, which might ooze and
  become infected.
• The signs and symptoms of two common types of
  pemphigus include
•    Pemphigus Vulgaris - This type generally
  starts with blisters in your mouth and then on
  your skin or genital mucous membranes. The
  blisters generally are painful but do not itch.
  Blisters in your mouth or throat might make it
  hard to swallow and eat.
•    Pemphigus Foliaceus - This type is responsible
  for blisters on the chest, back and shoulders.
  The blisters have a tendency to become more itchy
  than painful. Pemphigus foliaceus does not cause
  mouth blisters.
• Pemphigus is distinct from bullous pemphigoid,
  which is a blistering skin condition that affects
  senior citizens and might cause death.

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Pemphigus Causes

• Pemphigus is an autoimmune disorder. Generally,
  your immune system produces antibodies to fight
  off harmful invaders, like viruses and bacteria.
  But in pemphigus, the body produces antibodies
  that affect cells of your skin and mucous
  membranes.
• Pemphigus is not contagious. In most cases, it is
  unknown what triggers the disease.
• Sometimes, pemphigus is triggered by the use of
  angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors,
  penicillamine, and other drugs.

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