What does pemphigus foliaceus look like?
Small fluid-filled skin blisters that typically begin on the face, scalp, or trunk. Ruptured blisters that cause sores, pockets, or scars in the skin. Scaly, inflamed, painful patches on the skin. These patches occur after blisters burst.
Where are the bullae in pemphigus foliaceus?
Pemphigus foliaceus blisters form in the superficial layers of the epidermis. Pemphigus vulgaris blisters can form at any epidermal level but typically form in the lower aspects of the epidermis. Bullous pemphigoid blisters form subepidermally (lamina lucida of the basement membrane zone).
What is pemphigus Foliaceus in horses?
Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune skin disease and an important cause of noninfectious crusts in the skin of horses. Studies conducted at UC Davis have not shown a breed, sex or age predisposition for this condition.
What is Asboe Hansen?
The Asboe-Hansen sign (also known as “indirect Nikolsky sign'” or “Nikolsky II sign”) refers to the extension of a blister to adjacent unblistered skin when pressure is put on the top of the bulla. This sign is named for the Danish physician Gustav Asboe-Hansen (1917–1989).
What is the difference between pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus?
Pemphigus foliaceus is confined to the skin, and there is little or no involvement of mucous membranes. This is in contrast to pemphigus vulgaris where there may be extensive mucous membrane involvement (mouth, eyelids etc.). The patient with pemphigus foliaceus is usually otherwise in good health.
What is pemphigus foliaceus?
Pemphigus foliaceus Pemphigus is a disease that causes blisters and sores on the skin or mucous membranes, such as in the mouth or on the genitals. Pemphigus can occur at any age, but it’s most often seen in people who are middle-aged or older.
What does Foliaceus mean?
: of, relating to, or resembling an ordinary green leaf as distinguished from a modified leaf (such as a petal, bract, or scale)
What is horse Coronitis?
The term “coronitis” refers to a variety of changes in the appearance of the coronary band. It is not a diagnosis; technically “coronitis” just means inflammation of the coronary band. Injuries to the coronet band are fairly common, and beyond laceration, can cause reddening, bruising, hair loss and swelling.
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