All it takes is the slightest bump up against an object, just a few too many minutes in the sun, eating something that is hard and sharp or even the force of water pressure coming out of your shower head to cause trauma to your skin tissue. This trauma creates a reaction in your body’s immune system and before you know it a blister or lesion has appeared. So does this mean that you can go out in the sun or do normal activities that most people do? No, but as a patient with pemphigus or pemphigoid it is recommended that you be more aware of any activity that may cause trauma to your skin tissue. If you have to ask, then you probably already have the answer and you should avoid it and if you are not sure…“Ask a Coach!
Remember, when you need us, we are in your corner!
Marc Yale
Certified Peer Health Coach
Interim Executive Director @ IPPF
Marc was diagnosed with OCP/MMP in 2007 and has been with the IPPF since 2008. He lives in Ventura, CA with his family.