Pemphigus vulgaris

MONDO:0008219

Pemphigus is a group of chronic autoimmune skin diseases characterized by blister formations on the outer layer of the skin and the mucous membranes. Three clinical forms have been characterized, of which pemphigus vulgaris is the most frequent (75%).

Also known as: pemphigus vulgaris, familial

50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Pemphigus vulgaris itself.

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Sub-types of Pemphigus vulgaris

Pemphigus vegetans 0 trials

Including sub-types (50) Tagged with Pemphigus vulgaris (13)

Trials to join now! 7 Not yet recruiting 1 Completed 4 Terminated 1

Can a targeted biologic outperform standard care for a rare blistering disease?

Disease control Not yet recruiting

This trial compares two treatment approaches for moderate to severe pemphigus vulgaris, a rare autoimmune disease causing painful blisters on skin and mucous membranes. One group receives rituximab (a biologic that targets immune B-cells) plus corticosteroids, while the other get…

Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC

Pemphigus vulgaris

Where it sits in the disease tree

Can a targeted biologic outperform standard care for a rare blistering disease?