Monday, July 4, 2011

Pemphigus Vulgaris vs Bullous Pemphigoid

Pemphigus vulgaris
- desmosonal - autoantibodies
- painful blisters
- common places - oropharynx and skin

Bullous Pemphigoid
- hemidesmosomal - autoantibodies
- rare on oral mucosa
- blistering with pruritus
- can be drug induced

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