Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology
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Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology
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Tags: Allergies, Eczema, Dermatology, Skin, Cancer, Disease and Condition
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
A rare disease that causes blisters in the mouth area and may signify underlying cancer is paraneoplastic pemphigus. http://bit.ly/az2SM3
Paraneoplastic Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A wide range of cutaneous signs may be related to internal malignancy. Cancer may manifest in the skin as metastasis (eg, leukemia cutis, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, Paget disease of the breast), nonspecific metabolic effects related to inanition ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:55 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Paraneoplastic syndrome is a disease or symptom that is a result of the presence of cancer in the body. http://bit.ly/dosj4l
Pemphigus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Drug-induced pemphigus is a well-established variant of pemphigus. Since the 1950s, evidence has grown that drugs may cause or exacerbate pemphigus. A drug origin should be considered in every new patient with pemphigus. The most common ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:55 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Blisters that form in a rash-like pattern after exposure to certain drugs is sometimes deemed drug-induced pemphigus. http://bit.ly/b7ugXH
Pemphigus Herpetiformis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus herpetiformis is a clinical variant of pemphigus that combines the clinical features of dermatitis herpetiformis with the immunopathologic features of pemphigus. Previously, pemphigus was described using various terms, including herpetiform pemphigus, acantholytic herpetiform dermatitis, pemphigus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:51 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
A rare disorder in which blisters may form in clusters may be diagnosed as pemphigus herpetiformis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9RwFlU
Pemphigus Foliaceus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is generally a benign variety of pemphigus. It is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the loss of intercellular adhesion of keratinocytes in the upper parts of the epidermis (acantholysis), resulting in the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:47 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
If blisters tend to form on your skin after the skin is rubbed, you may be diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus. http://bit.ly/c6oc8G
Fogo Selvagem: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fogo selvagem (FS), or endemic pemphigus foliaceus (PF), is an autoimmune, organ-specific blistering disease, in which autoantibodies specific for desmoglein 1 may lead to acantholysis (ie, cell-cell detachment). Desmoglein 1 is a glycoprotein that belongs to ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:37 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Dermatologist give a diagnosis of Fogo selvagem (pemphigus foliaceus)? Learn what it is & the causes. http://bit.ly/cNobM7
Pemphigus, IgA: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) pemphigus is a group of newly characterized immune-mediated intraepidermal blistering skin diseases. Unlike typical immunoglobulin G (IgG)-mediated pemphigus, IgA pemphigus is characterized by tissue-bound and circulating IgA autoantibodies that target the desmosomal proteins ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:16 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
An autoimmune blistering disorder in which IgA antibodies attach to the skin surface, IgA pemphigus is rare. http://bit.ly/bnm06S
Oral Manifestations of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Oral lesions are observed commonly in autoimmune blistering skin diseases. Oral lesions can be the predominant or minor clinical manifestation of a given disease. Pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid are the earliest recognized autoimmune blistering diseases, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 3:09 am By:
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In individuals with blistering diseases, oral lesions are commonly noted. http://bit.ly/b3QMYx
Familial Benign Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Familial benign pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey disease) originally was described by the Hailey brothers in 1939.1 Familial benign pemphigus is a chronic autosomal dominant disorder with incomplete penetrance. Approximately two thirds of patients with familial benign pemphigus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 4, 2010 at 6:49 pm By:
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Acantholytic dermatosis may be a variant of Hailey-Hailey disease; check out the newly updated article: http://bit.ly/b7yqF4
Pemphigus Erythematosus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The various types of pemphigus include pemphigoid, pemphigus vegetans, Hailey-Hailey disease, and pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus erythematosus, also known as Senear-Usher syndrome, is an overlap syndrome with features of lupus erythematosus (LE) and pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus is ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 3, 2010 at 8:38 pm By:
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Long-term antiobiotic-steroid pulse therapy for pemphigus erythematosus; the good and the bad: http://bit.ly/9O1rGc
Pemphigus Vulgaris: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus is derived from the Greek word pemphix meaning bubble or blister. Pemphigus describes a group of chronic bullous diseases, originally named by Wichman in 1791. The term pemphigus once included most bullous eruptions of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on February 4, 2010 at 2:06 pm By:
Medscape Dermatology Health Site
eMedicine's Pemphigus Vulgaris article has been updated and several new treatments are reported: http://bit.ly/bSoyeW
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