pemfigusryhmä
Pemfigusryhmä refers to a group of rare autoimmune blistering diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes. These conditions are characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking proteins in the skin that hold cells together, leading to the formation of blisters. When these blisters rupture, they leave painful erosions. The most common forms of pemphigus include pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus vulgaris typically affects both the skin and mucous membranes, while pemphigus foliaceus primarily affects the skin.
The exact cause of pemphigus is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic