Burden of pemphigus vulgaris with a particular focus on women: A review. Issue 3 (3rd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kianfar, Nika; Dasdar, Shayan; Mahmoudi, Hamidreza; Daneshpazhooh, Maryam
• Is Part Of: International journal of women's dermatology. Volume 8:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: e056
• Publication Date: 2022-10-03
• Subjects: autoimmune bullous diseases -- burden, pemphigus -- pemphigus vulgaris -- women; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Women -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Dermatology; Skin -- Diseases; Women -- Diseases; Skin Diseases; Sex Factors; Skin Physiological Phenomena; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.50082
• DOI: 10.1097/JW9.0000000000000056
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-6475

Abstract

Abstract : Pemphigus vulgaris is a chronic autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disorder. Apart from the disease itself, other aspects of patients' life, including psychological, social, and financial, can be affected. Women are particularly more disposed to the impact of the disease due to their physiological characteristics, the specific periods of pregnancy and lactation as well as their social and familial role. In this review, we summarized the burden of pemphigus vulgaris on various aspects of women's lives. It is essential to understand these problems and provide appropriate support for patients with such a burdensome disease.