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📋Overview
Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune blistering skin disorder characterized by superficial blisters and erosions due to autoantibodies targeting desmoglein-1, a protein critical for cell adhesion in the upper epidermis. It is a distinct form within the pemphigus group, primarily affecting the skin without mucous membrane involvement. The term 'pemphigus foliaceus' is the modern preferred nomenclature.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0263313ICD-10-CM
L10.2
MeSH
D010392
SNOMED CT (US)
35154004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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