Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
132 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Have Pemphigus Vulgaris Which Is Fatal. Can It Be Treated?

I WAS INFORMED 5 DAYS AGO I HAD PEMFIGUS VULGURIS AND THAT IT WAS FATAL....HOWEVER OTHERS HAVE BEEN TELLING ME IT IS TREATABLE. I HAVE BEEN WALKING AROUND IN A DAZE FOR 4-5 DAYS..
MY DAUGTER AN RN HAS SUGGESTED ANOTHER DERMOTALOGIST AS WELL AS HAS MY VA DOCTOR..
ANY ADVICE WOULD BE WELCOME...I AM THINKING OF HEADING TO PHOENIX, WHERE THERE ARE BETTER CLINICS I HEAR--I AM IN EL PASO, TX. THANK YOU MANDO-63
posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013
Twitter Wed, 23 Oct 2013 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 23 Oct 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder with severe skin blistering.
These blisters rarely cause itching but are painful.
This disease is fatal if not treated.
It can be treated well with corticosteroids and mmunosuppressants,although it tends to run a chronic course.
Just don't worry and get the treatment from a experienced dermatologist.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Have Pemphigus Vulgaris Which Is Fatal. Can It Be Treated?

Hello, Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disorder with severe skin blistering. These blisters rarely cause itching but are painful. This disease is fatal if not treated. It can be treated well with corticosteroids and mmunosuppressants,although it tends to run a chronic course. Just don t worry and get the treatment from a experienced dermatologist. Thanks