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Pemphigus vulgaris is a specific kind of autoimmune disease that causes skin blisters. It is hereditary.

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What is Pemphigus vulgaris?

It is a group of autoimmune disorders that affect the skin


What are the symptoms of pemphigus vulgaris?

According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of pemphigus vulgaris are blisters on your skin and mucus membranes. It typically begins with blisters in your mouth, followed by blisters erupting on your skin. The blisters do not itch but may interfere with eating.


What are my chances of getting pemphigus vulgaris?

Pemphigus vulgaris is more common in middle age or older people, and can sometimes be caused by certain types of medication. If you are not middle age or older, or not taking penicillamine or ACE inhibitors, your chances are low of getting this. More info at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001885/


Is there any relationship of black pepper in pemphigus vulgaris - it is an autoimmune skin disease?

Yes, it is an autoimmune skin disease which can cause painful blisters and lesions, with dogs it causes loss of hair (fur) and blisters. With humans it is most common with middle-age people.


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