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Development of an experimental model of pemphigus vulgaris in laboratory animals
Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune bullous disease characterized by the formation of blisters on the skin and/ or mucous tunics as a result of acantholysis.
A. A. Kubanov+6 more
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Objectives The validity of bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris recording in routinely collected healthcare data in the UK is unknown. We assessed the positive predictive value (PPV) for bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris primary care Read ...
Yana Vinogradova+6 more
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Pemphigus is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by blistering and erosions of the skin and mucous membranes. Pemphigus is rare in Northern and Western Europe but its incidence is higher around the Mediterranean Sea.
Anna-Kaisa Försti+5 more
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Nail changes in pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid: A single-center study in China
Common autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBDs) include pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid (BP), which are primarily caused by IgG autoantibodies against the structural proteins of desmosomes at the cell–cell junction and hemidesmosomes at the epidermal–dermal ...
Shan Cao+14 more
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Expert Perspective: Diagnosis and Treatment of Castleman Disease
Summary Castleman disease (CD) is a major diagnostic challenge for Rheumatologists. Unicentric CD (UCD) involves one enlarged lymph node region whereas multicentric CD (MCD) involves multiple enlarged lymph node regions. Both UCD and MCD may exhibit a wide range of symptoms that overlap with other immune‐mediated conditions.
Luke Y.C. Chen+2 more
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Pemphigus: use of the Japanese severity index in 56 Moroccan patients
INTRODUCTION: In pemphigus, there still is no consensus on parameters mesuring clinically the disease severity. The aim of this study is to use the Japanese severity index in Moroccan patients with pemphigus.
Hakima Benchikhi+4 more
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Abstract IgG4‐related chronic rhinosinusitis (IgG4‐related CRS) is gaining recognition among various specialized physicians. As a systemic disease involving multiple organs, IgG4‐related CRS is still not widely recognized as an independent clinical entity. Given the complexity of diagnosing autoimmune‐related multisystem diseases, early recognition and
Lianqi Wan+3 more
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The Complex Role of IL‐13 in Bullous Pemphigoid: New Insights From a Retrospective Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Background Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering skin disease, primarily affecting the elderly. The role of interleukin‐13 (IL‐13) in BP pathogenesis remains unclear, particularly regarding its potential as a therapeutic target.
Marwan Dawood+6 more
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Epidemiology of Pemphigus in Morocco
ABSTRACT Background The global distribution of pemphigus varies according to genetic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds. Despite the increased utilization of global health records and reporting systems, epidemiological data remain limited and poorly categorized.
Amani Fliti+20 more
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Objective:To assess the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in patients with pemphigus and pemphigoid diseases from Southern India. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional hospital based study was conducted from August 2010 to July 2011.
Arvind Babu Rajendra Santosh+3 more
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