Mouth ulcers may necessitate intravenous feedings, if severe. Anesthetic mouth lozenges may reduce pain of mild to moderate mouth ulcers. Systemic therapy as early as possible is required to control pemphigus, but side effects from systemic therapy are a major complication. Localized treatment of ulcers and blisters may include soothing or drying lotions, wet dressings, or similar measures. If not treated, pemphigus vulgaris is usually fatal within 2 months to 5 years, because of complications.
Generalized infection is the most frequent cause of death.
Treated, the disorder tends to be chronic in most cases. Side effects of treatment may be severe or disabling. Call your health care provider if you have symptoms that indicate pemphigus vulgaris. There is no known prevention for pemphigus vulgaris. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.