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Pemphigus (superficial)
Author: Will ReayAnswer:
Widespread, flaccid, superficial blisters Painful erosions Caused by circulating auto-antibodies that disrupt the desmosomal attachment between the skin and the keratinocytes Usually trunk Extensive de-nucleation No scarring Autoimmune process Px = immunosuppression Long term steroids can lead to:
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