Pemphigus vulgaris, familial: A very rare skin blistering disorder caused by an autoimmune reaction. The mucous membranes as well as the skin is affected. Soft fragile blisters usually start in the mouth and on the scalp. Healed blisters leave no scarring. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pemphigus vulgaris, familial is available below.
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Pemphigus vulgaris, familial is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Pemphigus vulgaris, familial, or a subtype of Pemphigus vulgaris, familial,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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