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Pemphigus vulgaris Flashcards

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Pemphigus vulgaris

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  • autoimmune disease caused by antibodies directed against desmoglein 3
  • more common in Ashkenazi jewish population
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Features of pemphigus vulgaris

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  • mucosal ulceration
  • skin blistering (painful but not itchy)
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Management of pemphigus vulgaris

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  • steroids
  • immunosuppresants
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