Pemphigus Vulgaris

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FC says:

"Complications associated with pemphigus vulgaris include secondary bacterial infection, malnutrition, dehydration, and scarring."

Can anyone explain the malnutrition and dehydration?

Also, is it the bullae (blister) makes it vulnerable to the secondary bacterial infection?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[thehundredthone]

Your skin protects against some insensible water losses and also acts as a barrier to infection. Denuded skin loses water and protein. Denuded skin also allows bacterial infection to set up. Same thing happens with burn victims.

 

[Missorleans]

I think with pemphigus vulgaris you can also get blisters in your mouth. Might make one less inclined to eat --> malnutrition/dehydration.