Disseminated superficial porokeratosis in patients with pemphigus vulgaris treated with steroids. (1980 Mar)
disseminated superficial porokeratosis in patients with pemphigus vulgaris treated with steroids . In two patients with pemphigus vulgaris a rash identical with that seen in disseminated superficial porokeratosis developed on the trunk and extremities during periods in which they were receiving relatively high doses of steroids . Some time after reduction of the daily dose or discontinuance of treatment this rash disappeared . In one patient , however , this rash subsequently recurred twice , both times after reinstitution of treatment because of the reappearance of pemphigus lesions . It is suggested that disseminated superficial porokeratosis should be added to the list of possible skin eruptions developing as the result of the systemic use of corticosteroids at a high dose for a prolonged period of time , although the mechanism of its appearance in these cases is not yet clear .

Differential histological characteristics of benign hereditary familial pemphigus , darier s disease and chronic pemphigus vulgaris. (1952 Dec)
differential histological characteristics of benign hereditary familial pemphigus , darier s disease and chronic pemphigus vulgaris .

Pemphigus vulgaris with autoantibodies to desmoplakin. (2001 Dec)
pemphigus vulgaris with autoantibodies to desmoplakin .

Dexamethasone cyclophosphamide pulse therapy in pemphigus. (1990 Aug)
dexamethasone cyclophosphamide pulse therapy in pemphigus . fifty patients with pemphigus ( 45 pemphigus vulgaris , 5 pemphigus foliaceus ) were treated with dexamethasone cyclophosphamide pulse therapy . The pulse consisted of 136 mg dexamethasone dissolved in 5 dextrose given in a drip over a period of 1 2 hours on 3 consecutive days . In addition , 500 mg cyclophosphamide was added in the drip on the first day . Such pulses were given at monthly intervals . In between the pulses patients were given 50 mg cyclophosphamide orally each day . The results were encouraging , the chief advantage being freedom from side effects of corticosteroid therapy . The lesions healed in 3 4 days and the patients were able to resume their work within one week . further scope of such therapy in pemphigus is discussed .

Pemphigus vulgaris. (1963 Dec)
pemphigus vulgaris . I . analysis of B2A and B2M serum proteins by immunoelectrophoresis .

Pemphigus vulgaris. (1963 Dec)
pemphigus vulgaris . II . An abnormal protein of blister fluid and serum demonstrable by immuno electrophoresis .

Prednisolone dosage in pemphigus vulgaris. (2005 Aug)
prednisolone dosage in pemphigus vulgaris .

Determination of urinary 17 ketosteroids in the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris. (1954 Dec)
determination of urinary 17 ketosteroids in the diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris .

Treatment of resistant pemphigus vulgaris with an anti CD20 monoclonal antibody ( rituximab ). (2003 Jun)
treatment of resistant pemphigus vulgaris with an anti CD20 monoclonal antibody ( rituximab ) . We describe a 54 year old man with resistant pemphigus vulgaris . standard therapies had afforded inadequate control and have been associated with considerable side effects . The anti CD20 monoclonal antibody , rituximab ( mabthera , roche ) , was trialled with significant benefit . We discuss its potential mechanism of action .

Pemphigus vulgaris presenting as paronychia. (2007 Jun)
pemphigus vulgaris presenting as paronychia .

Intermittent cyclophosphamide in pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid. (1974 Nov)
intermittent cyclophosphamide in pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid . cyclophosphamide , given in widely spaced doses , was used in the treatment of a patient with pemphigus vulgaris and a patient with bullous pemphigoid . To our knowledge , this form of therapy has not previously been reported in these two diseases . The distinct advantages of the larger intermittent dose method of cyclophosphamide therapy over the more conventional daily dose regimen are discussed .

Pemphigus vulgaris dermatitis herpetiformis ; case for diagnosis : bullous eruption. (1953 Dec)
pemphigus vulgaris dermatitis herpetiformis ; case for diagnosis : bullous eruption .

Cytological picture of vegetans lesions of pemphigus vulgaris. (1953 Dec)
cytological picture of vegetans lesions of pemphigus vulgaris .

Chronological observations on the eruption in chronic pemphigus vulgaris. (1951 Dec)
chronological observations on the eruption in chronic pemphigus vulgaris .

Contribution to pemphigus vulgaris of the oral mucosa. (1960 Dec)
contribution to pemphigus vulgaris of the oral mucosa .

Familial pemphigus vulgaris : two siblings with unusual localized variant. (2006 Jan)
familial pemphigus vulgaris : two siblings with unusual localized variant .

Nail findings in pemphigus vulgaris. (2006 Jan)
Nail findings in pemphigus vulgaris .

Plasma exchange in the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris. (1978 May)
plasma exchange in the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris .

A case of follicular lymphoma complicated with lethal pemphigus paraneoplastic pemphigus ( PNP ) is a rare autoimmune bullous disease … (2006 Nov)
A case of follicular lymphoma complicated with lethal pemphigus paraneoplastic pemphigus ( PNP ) is a rare autoimmune bullous disease associated with neoplasm , which is clinically characterized by mucocutaneous lesions resembling pemphigus vulgaris or erythema multiforme . A case presented with PNP refractory to chemotherapy including rituximab , predonisolone and cyclophosphamide ( rchop regimen ) . A 36 year old man , who had been diagnosed as extended follicular lymphoma , presented with a polymorphous skin eruption of the trunk , sclera conjunctivitis , and severe mucosal erosions of the lips and oral cavity . He was diagnosed as pemphigus pathologically by a biopsy of the oral mucosa . however , 3 courses of rituximab and CHOP therapy , which exert a partial response with lymphoma lesions , did not prove effective for oral stomatitis due to pemphigus . He received corticosteroid therapy ( prednisolone 40 mg / day ) and went into a state of temporally remission regarding pemphigus . however , the mucosal lesions were again exacerbated despite control of the lymphoma status after chemotherapy . Oral stomatitis extended to the upper respiratory system through the larynx and resulted in bronchiolitis obliterance clinically presented likely as severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) . because it is known that PNP refractory to long term steroid and cytoreductive therapy has a progressive character and poor prognosis , supportive care would be warranted for these patients .

Pemphigus vulgaris in childhood : clinical features , treatment , and prognosis. (1985 May)
pemphigus vulgaris in childhood : clinical features , treatment , and prognosis . there are 31 reports in the literature of the clinical and immunopathologic features of pemphigus vulgaris in children . bullous lesions often occur initially in the oral cavity , later spreading to the skin . The diagnosis can be established by means of histologic and immunopathologic criteria . Most patients respond to high doses of corticosteroids . In some instances , cytostatic drugs must be added to the treatment regimen . Two children reported in literature died in the first year of their disease , one child died 3 1 / 2 years after onset of the disease . Only four had a remission sufficient to discontinue therapy .