Symptoms
What is the most common symptom of pemphigus vulgaris?
Blisters/Sores
What type of disease is Pemphigus vulgaris?
Autoimmune disease
What test involves gently rubbing the skin?
Nikolsky sign
What part of the body is most commonly affected?
The mouth
What system of the body cause the problem?
The immune system
True or false?
Stress can make flare ups worse
True
True or false?
Pemphigus vulgaris blisters are painless
False
They are very painful
What does the immune system mistakenly attack?
Proteins that hold the skin together
What does the word "pemphigus" mean in Greek?
Blister