Pemphigus vulgaris in a 59-year-old male: A case report on diagnosis and management
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare autoimmune condition that causes painful blisters and sores, mainly in the mouth. Here in this case report 59-year-old man complaints of recurring oral ulcers for two months. After a detailed examination and biopsy, the patient was diagnosed with PV. His treatment included medications such systemic corticosteroids and antiviral medication, which provided a significant relief. This report emphasis the crucial role of early diagnosis and proper treatment in improving patients' well-being and overall quality of life.
Authors
- A. Elif Anıl Yağcıoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3269-150X)
- Lissy Skaria
- E.C. Abraham
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Published
- 2025-08-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.23.2.0720
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00