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Pemphigus Vulgaris
How is it treated?
PV is very rare and this may lead to misdiagnosis of the condition. It is one of the three main types of pemphigus, the others are:
Pemphigus Foliaceus (PF) In pemphigus foliaceus, blisters and sores do not occur in the mouth. Crusted sores or fragile blisters usually first appear on the face and scalp and later involve the chest and back. The blisters are superficial and often itchy, but are not usually as painful as PV. In PF, disfiguring skin lesions can occur, but the mortality rate from the disease is much lower than in PV.
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (PNP) PNP is the most serious form of pemphigus. It occurs most often in someone who has already been diagnosed with cancer. Fortunately, it is also the least common. Painful sores of the mouth, lips and oesophagus are almost always present; and skin lesions of different types occur. PNP can affect the lungs. In some cases, the diagnosis of the disease will prompt doctors to search for a hidden tumour. In some cases the tumour will be benign and the disease will improve if the tumour is surgically removed. It is important to know that this condition is rare and looks different than the other forms of pemphigus. The antibodies in the blood are also different and the difference can be determined by laboratory tests.
Diagnosis of these diseases is made by skin biopsy and immunopathology.
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