Phemphigus Vulgaris (Pv) in Male Patient: A Case Report

Reddy Mahesh Narayana, Gayathri U, Neha Ramesh and Divya G
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Gayathri U: Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Tiruchanoor, India
Divya G: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, India

JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics, 2020, vol. 2, issue 3, 38-41

Abstract: Phemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune disease is characterized by the loss of cellular adhesion due to the formation of IgG autoantibodies against desmoglein 1 or 3. The incidence of PV occurs in ratio of 2:1(Female: Male). It mainly causes erosions and blisters of the skin and mucous membranes all over body. If not treated the disease has a high morbidity rate (5%- 10%) in most of cases.

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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/JOJDC.2020.02.555587

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