Epidemiology and Etiology

What is it about?

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV), an autoimmune blistering disease, is a rare disease with an estimated worldwide yearly incidence of 0.1–0.5 per 100,000 populations. PV is also the most common form of pemphigus. The occurrence is mostly common in middle-aged and older adults between the ages 50 and 60 years, although there have been a few cases in children. PV has a male-to-female ratio of 1:2, showing a higher incidence in women.

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