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Pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus: an overview of the clinical presentation, investigations and management
Author(s) -
Melchionda V.,
Harman K. E.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/ced.14041
Subject(s) - pemphigus foliaceus , pemphigus vulgaris , pemphigus , dermatology , medicine , desmoglein 1 , presentation (obstetrics) , pathology , immunology , autoimmune disease , disease , autoantibody , surgery , antibody
Summary Pemphigus diseases are cutaneous and mucous membrane blistering diseases, related to the key antigens of desmoglein 1 and 3. This article reviews the topic, including diagnosis, and provides the physician with guidance on the treatment of these difficult to control disorders.