Pemphigus

Alternate Name:

Test:

Skin biopsy microscopy (+), S.intracellular ce-ment substance antibodies (+), WCC (H), S.pro­tein (VL), S.albumin (L), Hb (L), S.globulins (H), B.fibrinogen (H), S.sodium (L), S.chloride (L), ESR (H), S.calcium (L), S.potassium (N or H)

Sign:

Dd:

Pemphigoid, contact dermatitis, exfoliative der­matitis, impetigo, urticaria, erythema multiforme

Phys:

skin disorder of unknown cause characterised by massive serum filled bullae and mucous mem­brane erosions