Pemphigus vulgaris Flashcards

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Define Pemphigus vulgaris

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it is an autoimmune condition

more commone in jews

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Presentation of Pemphigus vulgaris

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Mucosal ulceration is common and commonly is the presenting complain

Mouth involvement seen 50-70% of the time.

painful lesions

easily ruptured vesicles and bullaes

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Treating Pemphigus vulgaris

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steroids

immunosuppresants

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