Pemphigus is an autoimmune bullous disease, in which autoantibodies react with the cell–cell adhesion structures, desmosomes, causing blisters and erosions on the oral mucosa and skin.

The acronym PEMPHIGUS is suggested to encompass the numerous factors involved in the pathogenesis and course of the disease. In the following review the authors present studies documenting these ...

—This study tested the hypothesis that pemphigus is associated with MS, dementia, and related disorders. Why? Bullous pemphigoid, with a similar pathogenesis, is associated with some neurologic ...

Bullous pemphigus, a spectrum of rare mucocutaneous blistering diseases, originates from autoimmune processes. The disease typically presents severely in infants, with blisters occurring on the ...

Research shows nearly 20% of patients with pemphigus experience relapse. An additional dose of rituximab in patients with a predictor for relapse reduced the relapse rate (2.6%). Patients with ...

Considering taking supplements to treat pemphigus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of pemphigus. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...

The Netherlands-based biopharma said that Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa) was unable to hit its efficacy objectives in the 222-subject ADDRESS trial involving adult patients with pemphigus ...