Is pemphigus vulgaris contagious?

May 05, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wan

Introduction

Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune bullous skin diseases caused by intraepidermal acantholysis. Pemphigus vulgaris, a type of pemphigus, is an autoimmune disorder that does not meet the criteria for infectious diseases and is non-contagious; it typically does not spread to others. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as prednisone acetate tablets and methotrexate tablets for treatment.

In general, pemphigus vulgaris is not contagious. The detailed analysis is as follows:

Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune blistering skin disorders caused by intraepidermal acantholysis. Pemphigus vulgaris is one type of pemphigus, in which patients typically develop flaccid blisters or bullae, and some may also experience tenderness, itching, or other symptoms. Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against intercellular components of epidermal cells in the patient's blood. These autoantibodies cannot be transmitted to others through contact, respiration, or other means. In contrast, infectious diseases are caused by various pathogens and can spread among humans, animals, or between humans and animals. Pemphigus vulgaris does not meet the criteria for infectious diseases and is therefore non-contagious, meaning it generally does not spread to other people. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as prednisone acetate tablets and methotrexate tablets for treatment.

In addition, patients should ensure adequate rest, maintain regular作息 (daily routines), eat a light diet, and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and garlic. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical care at a hospital.

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There is something in the mouth that looks like dead skin.

The presence of a dead skin-like substance in the mouth may be due to physiological factors or caused by conditions such as oral ulcers or cheilitis, and medication should be selected according to the specific condition. Besides these common causes, other factors such as oral thrush, pemphigus, or hand-foot-and-mouth disease could also be responsible. In such cases, patients should seek timely medical attention to avoid delaying treatment.

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Pus-filled blisters on the soles of the feet

Blisters with pus on the soles may be caused by conditions such as dyshidrotic eczema, athlete's foot, or palmoplantar pustulosis, and treatment should target the specific underlying cause. In addition to these relatively common causes, other conditions such as eczema, impetigo, or pemphigus may also be responsible. If discomfort symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation and timely treatment are recommended to avoid delaying diagnosis and management.

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There's a pus-filled lump on the hand.

Bumps with pus on the hands are usually caused by conditions such as eczema, folliculitis, or boils. Patients should seek medical guidance and use medications accordingly. Besides these common causes, other possible factors include dyshidrotic eczema, tinea manuum (hand fungus), palmoplantar pustulosis, or pemphigus. In such cases, patients need to seek timely medical treatment to avoid delaying diagnosis and management.

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Is it normal to have lumps or bumps in the mouth?

In general, bumps or roughness in the mouth are not normal and may be caused by improper diet, oral ulcers, oral herpes, mucous gland cysts, pemphigus, or other reasons. Patients are advised to follow medical instructions for symptomatic treatment. Additionally, rough or bumpy sensations in the mouth could also result from oral leukoplakia. If patients experience discomfort, prompt medical consultation and treatment are recommended to avoid delaying diagnosis and management.