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By Mayo Clinic staffPemphigus is a group of rare skin disorders that cause blisters of your skin or mucous membranes, such as in your mouth or on your genitals.
Pemphigus can occur at any age, but often strikes people in middle age or older. Although it affects all races and cultures, pemphigus tends to be more common in people of Middle Eastern or Jewish descent.
Usually a chronic condition, pemphigus is best controlled by early diagnosis and treatment, which may include medications or treatments similar to those used for severe burns. The less widespread your pemphigus is, the easier it may be to control.
