Pemphigus Vulgaris (3)

Question 1

What is it?

How does it present?

What is usually needed for diagnosis?

How is it managed?

Answer 1

➊ Rare, autoimmune disease, characterised by painful blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes, most commonly inside the mouth

➋ First present with lesions on the mucous membranes such as the mouth and genitals. Blisters usually develop on the skin after a few wks/months.

➌ Biopsy

➍ * Systemic Corticosteroids
* Other immunosuppresants