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Types

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • pemphigus vulgaris:
    • most common
    • characterised by shallow erosions and fragile blisters on the flexures

  • pemphigus vegetans:
    • has striking papillomatous proliferations in skin flexures

  • pemphigus foliaceus:
    • superficial erosions and short-lived blisters
    • is endemic in parts of South America and only affects adults

  • pemphigus erythematosus:
    • blisters arise on sun-exposed parts
    • has features of lupus erythematosus with anti-nuclear antibodies

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