Pemphigus Vulgaris: Application of Occlusal Soft Splint with Topical Steroid in the Treatment

• Main Authors: G Vivekanandh Reddy (Author), G Ramlal (Author), K Jitendar Reddy (Author), K Swetha (Author), A Madhavi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis with a high mortality rate if untreated. It is characterized by the binding of IgG autoantibodies to desmogleins 3 (DSG 3), a transmembrane glycoprotein adhesion molecule present on desmosomes. This glycoprotein strengthens the intercel...