What is pemphigus?

Pemphigus is a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause blistering of the skin and mucous membranes (mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals). Some forms of the disease, including the most common form, may be fatal if left untreated.

How do members experience pemphigus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pemphigus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pemphigus*

Who has pemphigus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 5
40s 3
50s 10
60s 11
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 11
Female 27