Because pemphigus and pemphigoid are so rare, physicians are often unfamiliar with the diseases, their symptoms and treatments. Diagnosis is often elusive. The Foundation regularly provides referrals or consulting physicians to doctors who are having difficulty diagnosing and treating these disorders. To obtain a referral, please call the Foundation at (916) 922-1298, fax a request to (916) 922-1458, e-mail a request , or write to:

International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
1540 River Park Drive, Suite 208
Sacramento, CA 95815