Pemphigus Foliaceus
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Pemphigus seborrheicus is a rare variant of pemphigus, a group of skin diseases of autoimmune origin. In this form, the defense system acts against the person's own skin and causes lesions that concentrate in oily areas such as the face, the scalp, and the trunk.
Common symptoms: reddish lesions with crusts or greasy scales, superficial blisters that break easily, and areas that may itch or burn.
When to see a doctor? It is reasonable to consult in the presence of persistent skin lesions with crusts that do not improve or that reappear.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist is the professional who studies this type of skin disease through a detailed examination and specific tests. A timely evaluation makes it possible to identify pemphigus seborrheicus and distinguish it from other skin conditions.
Data on 54 doctors who treat pemphigus foliaceus
Which specialist treats pemphigus foliaceus?
Pemphigus seborrheicus should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in skin conditions, who confirms the diagnosis and determines the appropriate treatment to control the lesions.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pemphigus foliaceus
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is pemphigus foliaceus?
Pemphigus seborrheicus is a rare variant of pemphigus, a group of skin diseases of autoimmune origin. In this form, the defense system acts against the person's own skin and causes lesions that concentrate in oily areas such as the face, the scalp, and the trunk.
Which doctor treats pemphigus foliaceus?
Pemphigus seborrheicus should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in skin conditions, who confirms the diagnosis and determines the appropriate treatment to control the lesions.