pemphigus vulgaris

A pemphigus characterized by autosomal dominant blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes erosions cause by autoantibodies to intercellular cement substance.

Signs and symptoms

• Autoimmunity
• Autoimmune antibody positivity
• Abnormal blistering of the skin
• Oral mucosal blisters

Medications that may treat it

auranofin aurothioglucose chloroquine cortisone dexamethasone methylprednisolone potassium aminobenzoate prednisolone prednisone triamcinolone

Also known as: familial pemphigus vulgaris