Pemphigus and fogo selvagem

Overview

Pemphigus and fogo selvagem: An autoimmune skin disease characterized by skin blisters and a burning sensation. It is endemic particularly in Brazil but may also occur in other countries.

Symptoms

* Fever * Chills * Localized pain * Pain on movement * Facial blisters * Chest blisters * Blisters * Pustules * Nikolsky sign * Papillomatosis * Thickened outer skin layer

Causes

* Blisters * Chest blisters * Chills * Fever * Pain on movement * Pustules