Pemphigus vulgaris
Symptoms & Signs
About 50% of cases begin with blisters in the mouth, followed by skin blisters. Skin lesions may come and go. The skin lesions may be described as: - Draining
- Oozing
- Crusting
- Peeling or easily detached
They may be located: - In the mouth
- On the scalp, trunk, or other skin areas
Diagnosis & Tests
The skin separates easily when the surface of unaffected skin is rubbed sideways with a cotton swab or finger. This is called a positive Nikolsky's sign. A skin lesion biopsy can help confirm the diagnosis.
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