Best Doctors for Pemphigus Treatment in Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad

Pemphigus is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized most commonly by oral blisters, while other symptoms include blisters on the skin, peeling of the blisters, pain on the affected area etc. Along with the oral cavity, pemphigus may also affect conjunctiva, penis, vagina, and anus etc. There are various types of pemphigus but the two most commonly affecting ones are pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceous. It is believed that certain ethnic groups such as Jewish and Mediterranean descent are more prone to this condition. Investigations such as blood tests and skin biopsy are performed to diagnose this condition and treatment involves topical and oral immunosuppressant drugs.