Another type of Pemphigus Foliaceus occurs in South America, particularly Brazil and Colombia, and is called Fogo Selvagem.

Fovo Selvagem (Pemphigus)

When individuals have symptoms of both Pemphigus Foliaceus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, they are said to have Pemphigus Erythematosus. Lupus, also known as SLE, is an inflammatory disease of connective tissue. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Lupus" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.)

Pemphigus may also occur as a result of an adverse reaction to certain drugs such as d-penicillamine and rifampin; symptoms usually resemble those of Pemphigus Foliaceus rather than Pemphigus Vulgaris. Some research suggests that Pemphigus Herpetiformis is a subtle form of Pemphigus with its own characteristic blisters. However, blisters that form during a relapse may resemble those of Pemphigus Foliaceus.

In Benign Familial Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease), recurrent blisters are seen primarily on the neck, groin, and armpits. Blisters may recur because of sweating, skin infections, and exposure to extreme heat and/or ultraviolet light.