Pemphigus vulgaris
Oozing scalp plaques in pemphigus vulgaris (PV-patient1)
Keywords: Asian ethnicity, Autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disease, Crusted plaque, Erythema, Female, Oozing plaque, Pemphigus herpetiformis variant, Scalp, Skin of colour
What is pemphigus vulgaris?
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune disease that is characterised by painful blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes, most commonly inside the mouth. Pemphigus vulgaris accounts for 70% of all pemphigus cases worldwide although it is extremely rare in New Zealand (about one case per million of the population).
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