Oral pemphigus vulgaris: dentists take‐home message

Abstract

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Oral pemphigus vulgaris: A case report and review of the literature

“…These vesicles easily rupture leaving areas of denuded and hemorrhagic erosions. [1] Literature data suggest that the prevalence of pemphigus vulgaris is lesser in India than the rest of the world and is in the range of 0.09% to 1.8%. Pemphigus vulgaris has a prolonged clinical course with significant morbidity and mortality.…”

“…Guidelines set by the British Association of Dermatologists recommended treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris in two phases: Induction phase to control the disease and maintenance phase for consolidation and treatment tapering. [1,7] Depending on the response, the dose is gradually decreased to the minimum therapeutic dose, taken once daily to minimize side effects. The cornerstone of therapeutic approach is systemic and/or local corticosteroid therapy.…”

“…Its global incidence rate was estimated around 0.2-3/100,000 persons/ year and expressed typically during the 5 th and 6 th decades of life with a male-to-female ratio of 1:2.2. [1,2] Pemphigus can be classified into six types: Pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus vegetans, pemphigus erythematosus, pemphigus foliaceus, paraneoplastic pemphigus, and IgA pemphigus that cause erosions and blisters of the skin and mucous membranes. The most common variant of this condition is pemphigus vulgaris accounting for 80% of the cases.…”

“…The most common variant of this condition is pemphigus vulgaris accounting for 80% of the cases. [1] The term "pemphix" is derived from the Greek root word "blister or pustule" and "vulgaris" from the Latin word "common" was originally named by Wichman in 1791. [1,2] It is characterized by the development of flaccid intraepithelial bullae that easily rupture creating areas of painful erosions and ulcerations.…”

“…[1] The term "pemphix" is derived from the Greek root word "blister or pustule" and "vulgaris" from the Latin word "common" was originally named by Wichman in 1791. [1,2] It is characterized by the development of flaccid intraepithelial bullae that easily rupture creating areas of painful erosions and ulcerations. The oral cavity may present as the first site of involvement, so dentists must be able to recognize this condition and refer appropriately.…”