Pemphigus vulgaris

Pemphigus

A rare autoimmune skin disease causing severe blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.

What it is

Pemphigus needs urgent specialist care. Blisters rupture easily and can be widespread.

Signs people often notice

•Soft blisters
•Mouth sores
•Skin peeling
•Painful erosions

Who it affects

More common in adults aged 40–60, often of Jewish or Mediterranean origin.

Questions worth asking your clinician

?Is this urgent?
?What treatment suits me?
?How do we monitor?

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