Pemphigus disease is a type of dermatosis, which is characterized by the appearance of small bubbles on the skin and mucous membranes. At the moment, experts conditionally distinguish several types of this disease, namely vulgar, viral and inherent in newborns. In this article, we will talk about the main symptoms characteristic of this ailment, as well as consider the main ways to treat it.
Symptoms
- Vulgar pemphigus. The disease proceeds mainly in an acute form. In this case, bubbles appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth, as well as in the larynx and on the genitals. Over time, they begin to open, and small itchy sores form in their place. Often, patients complain of difficulty in chewing food. After literally some time, yellow crusts begin to form in their original place, after the disappearance of which visible traces remain on the skin.
- Viral pemphigus disease is usually diagnosed in young children under 10 years of age. In thatIn the case of blisters localized on the feet, genitals, buttocks and mouth. Often, babies rise in body temperature, they begin to refuse food.
- Pemphigus disease in newborns appears almost immediately after
the baby is born or within the first two weeks. On the slightly reddened skin of the child, vesicles with serous contents first begin to appear. According to experts, the development of the disease occurs at lightning speed. So, literally after a few hours, the bubbles increase in volume and open. After that, small wounds remain in their place, which, in turn, become covered with purulent crusts. In this case, pemphigus disease manifests itself in the form of a relatively slight increase in body temperature, as well as symptoms of poisoning.
Diagnosis
When the first signs appear, it is recommended to immediately seek the advice of a specialist. The doctor, in turn, is required to prescribe a visual examination, as well as take a sample of fluid from the blister. Only after that it will be possible to establish a specific type of ailment, as well as conduct individual therapy.
Treatment
The skin disease of pemphigus is relatively easy, according to experts, to drug treatment. As a rule, very significant doses of corticosteroids are used (for example, drugs "Prednisol", "Dexamethasone"). Dosage reductionthe drug is possible only after new bubbles cease to form. In the absence of the effectiveness of this method, the so-called "plasmaphoresis" and other methods of extracorporeal hemocorrection are prescribed. In children, this disease caused by a virus usually does not require special treatment. Most often, the initial symptoms disappear in just a week. In some cases, pediatricians prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, Ibuprofen).
