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How is paraneoplastic pemphigus diagnosed ?

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 PARANEOPLASTIC PEMPHIGUS : Paraneoplastic pemphigus  ( PNP ) is an autoimmune disorder  stemming from an underlying tumor .  It is hypothesized that antigens   associated with the tumor trigger an immune response resulting in blistering of the skin  and mucous membranes . While patients with malignant  and benign tumors are both at risk, malignancy is associated with high mortality rates (near 90%). Current treatment focuses on general wound healing and administering corticosteroids, which has not demonstrated a high success rate. Recent research developments aim to treat the underlying tumor in order to alleviate the symptoms of PNP. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PARANEOPLASTIC PEMPHIGUS ? It is most common that muscous membrane lesions of the oral cavity are presented first. They can involve the oropharynx , nasopharynx tongue, and vermilion (red portion) of the lips. T...

PEMPHIGUS VULGARIS : CAUSES , SYMPTOMS , TREATMENTS

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 PEMPHIGUS  VULGARIS  Pemphigus is a disease that causes blisters and sores on the skin or mucous membranes , such as in the mouth or on the genitals . Pemphigus is occur at any age , it most often seen in people who are middle aged or order . it tends to be a long - lasting conditions and some types can be life threating without treatments . treatment with medication usually controls it .  Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type of a group of autoimmune disorders called pemphigus . Each type of pemphigus is characterized by where the blisters form .  Pemphigus vulgaris affects the mucous membrances , which are found in areas  including the : Mouth Throat  Nose  Eyes Genitals  Lungs SYMPTOMS  OF PEMPHIGUS VULGARIS  Pemphigus causes blisters on your skin and membrances  . the blisters rupture easily , leaving open sores.  The signs and symptoms of two common types of pemphigus are as follow: 1 . Pemphigus Vulgaris : This...

Pemphigus: symptoms , causes , treatments

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 PEMPHIGUS  Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune skin conditions that cause sores , blisters or fluid filled bumps to form on your skin . these blisters can also form in your mucous membranes , which are the soft lining of your eyes , nose , mouth &  throat .  The blister are soft and break open easily to form painful sores. they can spread over large areas of your body and have a risk of infection . Pemphigus is sometimes confused with other autoimmune  blistering skin conditions such as  bullous pemphigoid , lupus erythematosus and Hailey - Hailey disease .  SYMPTOMS OF PEMPHIGUS  Symptoms vary based on the type of pemphigus you have but could include : fluid filled bump or bubble on your skin  [ blister ] the skin around the blister is pink to red  sores that have a crusty appearance  blisters or sores leak clear fluid or bleed lightly  your skin around the blisters is fragile and peels in layer or scales .  pain on o...