What is pemphigus disease?

Pemphigus disease is a type of dermatosis, which is characterized by the appearance of small vesicles on the skin and mucous membranes. Currently, experts conditionally distinguish several types of this disease, namely, the vulgar, viral and inherent in newborns. In this article we will talk about the main symptoms that are characteristic of this ailment, and also consider the main methods of its treatment.

• Pemphigus vulgaris. The disease proceeds mainly in acute form. In this case, vesicles appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth, as well as in the larynx and on the genitals. Over time, they begin to open, and in their place small itchy wounds form. Often patients complain of difficulties in chewing food. After just literally some time, yellow crusts begin to form in their former place, after the disappearance of which visible marks remain on the skin.
• Pemphigus viral disease is usually diagnosed in young children under 10 years old. In this case, the blisters are localized on the feet, genitals, buttocks and in the mouth. Often in babies, their body temperature rises, they begin to refuse food.
• Pemphigus disease in newborns appears literally immediately after
  
  the appearance of crumbs in the light or during the first two weeks. On the slightly reddened skin of the child, first of all, vesicles with serous contents begin to appear. According to experts, the development of the disease occurs with lightning speed. So, literally after a few hours, the bubbles increase in volume and open. After in their place there are small wounds, which, in turn, are covered with purulent crusts. In this case, pemphigus disease manifests itself in the form of a relatively slight increase in body temperature, as well as symptoms of poisoning.

Diagnostics

If the first signs appear, it is recommended that you immediately consult a specialist. The doctor, in turn, is required to schedule a visual examination, as well as take a sample of the fluid from the blister. Only after that it will be possible to establish a specific type of ailment, as well as conduct individual therapy.

Pemphigus skin disease is relatively easy to treat, according to experts, with medical treatment. As a rule, very significant doses of corticosteroids are used (for example, the medications Prednisol, Dexamethasone). Reducing the dosage of the drug is possible only after new vesicles cease to form. In the absence of effectiveness of this method, the so-called "plasmophoresis" and other methods of extracorporeal hemocorrection are prescribed. In children, this disease caused by the virus, as a rule, does not require special treatment. Most often, the primary symptoms disappear in just a week. In some cases, pediatricians prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, Ibuprofen).