IPPF | Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Support & Information

2012 Annual Meeting: Boston

SPONSORED BY REGISTER NOW! Each year the International PemphigusPemphigus is a group of organ specific autoimmune diseases characterized by the production of autoantibodies to desmogleins. They are mucocutaneous blistering diseases that demonstrate a loss of cohesion of the epidermal cells (acantholysis) which result in the formation of clefts in the epidermis. Autoantibodies directed against adhesion molecules cause epidermal...

IPPF Joins Rare Disease Day

The IPPF has joined the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and other organizations around the world in observing Rare Disease Day on February 29, 2012. The purpose is to focus attention on the needs of patients and families affected by rare diseases. “This is a global observance,” said Peter Saltonstall, president and CEO of NORD. “Individuals and organizations around the world will all be sharing stories of how rare...

Town Hall Conference Calls

The IPPF is pleased to announce its Town Hall Conference Calls featuring leading pemphigusPemphigus is a group of organ specific autoimmune diseases characterized by the production of autoantibodies to desmogleins. They are mucocutaneous blistering diseases that demonstrate a loss of cohesion of the epidermal cells (acantholysis) which result in the formation of clefts in the epidermis. Autoantibodies directed against adhesion molecules...

About the IPPF

The International PemphigusPemphigus is a group of organ specific autoimmune diseases characterized by the production of autoantibodies to desmogleins. They are mucocutaneous blistering diseases that demonstrate a loss of cohesion of the epidermal cells (acantholysis) which result in the formation of clefts in the epidermis. Autoantibodies directed against adhesion molecules cause epidermal keratinocytes to separate, resulting in intraepidermal...

Resource Center

The Resource Center is a great place to find additional information on pemphigusPemphigus is a group of organ specific autoimmune diseases characterized by the production of autoantibodies to desmogleins. They are mucocutaneous blistering diseases that demonstrate a loss of cohesion of the epidermal cells (acantholysis) which result in the formation of clefts in the epidermis. Autoantibodies directed against adhesion molecules cause epidermal...

Health Management Program

Take control of your disease now and improve your health today! Build a relationship with a CERTIFIED Peer Health Coach who you can call with your questions. Congratulations on your interest in gaining knowledge and taking an active role in your best health. Through this program, your relationship with your Peer Health Coach and access to a Disease Expert will better prepare you for visits with your medical team and help with practical...

The Registry

Welcome to the IPPF’s P/P Disease Registry! A registry is a collection of data used for research or comparative study. That’s what we’re hoping for! The more data we can collect, the better the information we can give to researchers, the sooner they can find better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and one day — A CURE!! The PemphigusPemphigus is a group of organ specific autoimmune diseases characterized by the production...