Glossary for Pemphigus

• Autoimmune diseases: A group of disorders in which the primary cause is the an inflammatory reaction caused by the body's own immune system attacking tissues
• Blisters: Blistering of the skin.
• Bullous Pemphigoid: A chronic skin disorder characterized blistering of the skin which usually occurs on the joints, abdomen, armpit and groin areas.
• Canker sores: Ulcers of the mouth or nearby areas
• Eczema: Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by skin inflammation and irritation. The severity of extent of the condition is highly variable. It may be caused by allergies, irritants or other factors such as stress.
• Genital herpes: Sexually transmitted infection of the genital region.
• Mouth ulcers: Ulcers in the mouth membranes or oral areas
• Oral Ulcer: An open sore inside the mouth.
• Oral thrush: Candida fungal infection of the mouth.
• Pemphigus Vulgaris: A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by blistering of the skin including the mucous membranes inside the mouth and esophagus.
• Skin conditions: Any condition that affects the skin
• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A rare but serious condition involving inflammation and blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. It is believed to be an allergic reaction that can occur in response to some drugs or infectious diseases.
• Sutton disease 2: A rare condition characterized by recurring periods of painful inflamed mouth ulcers.
• Thrush: A contagious disease which is caused by a fungus
• Ulcers: A local defect in the mucosa

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