noun
- a group of rare autoimmune skin diseases characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membranes
Usage: medical
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with pemphigus vulgaris after examining the blisters.
- Pemphigus is treated with immunosuppressive medications to control the autoimmune response.
- Early detection of pemphigus can help prevent serious complications.
- The patient’s pemphigus symptoms improved significantly with corticosteroid treatment.
- Pemphigus foliaceus typically affects the upper layers of the skin.
- Blood tests can help confirm a diagnosis of pemphigus by detecting specific antibodies.