Pemphigus Vulgaris: eMedicine Dermatology
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Pemphigus Vulgaris: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:28 pm By:
Skin blistering that begins in the mouth and spreads to the skin may be diagnosed as pemphigus vulgaris. Learn more: http://bit.ly/brUHXr
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Dyshidrosiform Pemphigus Vulgaris: Report of an Unusual Case - QualityPoint Technologies
qualitypointtech.net — “Did this patient with pemphigus vulgaris cause a dyshidrosiform eruption by self-medicating with irregular and low doses of prednisolone? Dermatology Online Journal” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net
Most Recently Shared on September 21, 2010 at 12:49 pm By:
Dyshidrosiform Pemphigus Vulgaris: Report of an Unusual Case: Did this patient with pemphigus vulgaris cause a dys... http://bit.ly/cr7UGC
Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Hereditary and Acquired: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hereditary ichthyosis vulgaris and acquired ichthyosis vulgaris, members of a group of cutaneous disorders of keratinization, appear similar both clinically and histologically. The term ichthyosis is derived from the ancient Greek root ichthys, meaning fish. Although ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 8:57 pm By:
Ichthyosis vlugaris may be acquired or hereditary, resulting in severely itchy skin. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/cM7ilT
Psoriasis, Pustular: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon form of psoriasis consisting of widespread pustules on an erythematous background, as shown in the image below. {{mediatitle:1108296_1}}{{media:1108296_1}}{{mediacaption:1108296_1}} Pustular psoriasis may result in an erythroderma. Cutaneous lesions characteristic of psoriasis vulgaris ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 2:19 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon form of psoriasis consisting of widespread pustules on inflammed skin. Learn causes. http://bit.ly/9iFaTn
Acneiform Eruptions: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acneiform eruptions may consist of comedones, papulopustules, cysts, or nodules that resemble acne vulgaris. Occasionally, this may lead to their initial misdiagnoses. Acnelike disorders occur from a wide variety of diseases, including infections, growth anomalies, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 8:17 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Acneiform eruptions refers to the various types of acne-related conditions. Learn more about acneiform eruptions. http://bit.ly/bTZSWm
Acne Vulgaris: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that affects 60-70% of Americans at some time during their lives. Twenty percent will have severe acne, which results in permanent physical and mental scarring. Acne vulgaris is American's ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 8:14 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Acne vulgaris is America's most common disease, affecting the face, chest and back. Learn causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/cH0Y4w
Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anhalt et al1 first described paraneoplastic pemphigus in 1990. The authors reported 5 patients with underlying neoplasms who developed oral erosions and bullous skin eruptions. Skin biopsy samples showed both suprabasal acantholysis and interface dermatitis. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
A rare disease that causes blisters in the mouth area and may signify underlying cancer is paraneoplastic pemphigus. http://bit.ly/az2SM3
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 Health Advocate and Active Health Library
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 Health Advocate and Active Health Library
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 Health Advocate and Active Health Library
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 Health Advocate and Active Health Library
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 Health Advocate and Active Health Library
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:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
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
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Long-term antiobiotic-steroid pulse therapy for pemphigus erythematosus; the good and the bad: http://bit.ly/9O1rGc
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