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Looking for a doctor who knows how to treat pemphigus or pemphigoid? Find qualified medical and dental professionals in your area. Search our map and filter by specialty.

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Ask a coach

Peer Coaches offer the opportunity to communicate with specific members of the IPPF community who have pemphigus and pemphigoid. Peer Coaches are volunteers who have learned how to manage their diseases. They are willing to share their personal tips and tricks, as well as IPPF resources and educational materials that help people affected by pemphigus and pemphigoid to have meaningful discussions with their healthcare teams.

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Clinical Trials and Research

Our vision

To find a cure for pemphigus and pemphigoid.

Advocacy and Awareness

12,474
dental professionals reached through exhibits
8,727
students and faculty reached through patient educator program
50
congressional offices visited so far in 2020, advocating on patients’ behalf
8
advocacy support letter sign-ons that will help provide better access to healthcare for our community

Advocacy

The IPPF develops relationships with congressional representatives and other support organizations in order to advocate for favorable state and federal legislation, research funding, and policies or regulations that benefit our community at large.

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Awareness

Our Awareness Program seeks to accelerate diagnosis times by conducting outreach to the dental and medical communities. We focus on the importance of obtaining a correct biopsy for undiagnosed patients, which is the first step toward improving patient quality of life.

Biopsies Save Lives

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Upcoming Events

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Monday, December 4, 2023 12:00pm (PST)
Patient Education Webinar
Topic: Skincare for People of Color

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023 6:00pm (PST)
Northern California Virtual Support Group Meeting
Topic: December Meeting

This is a virtual meeting and the Zoom link and phone numbers for calling in will be sent upon…

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

Biosimilars 101 for Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Patients
Posted by Anna Lane

The latest video in our Pass the Mic with Dr. Mike, the Pharmacist series is available.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

The IPPF Guide to Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Posted by Anna Lane

The IPPF Guide to Pemphigus and Pemphigoid is intended to provide medically reviewed information relevant to the most common…

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Friday, July 21, 2023

WesternU and Quest for Health Equity Collaborate to Support Biopsies Save Lives
Posted by Anna Lane

Free diagnostic testing for pemphigus and pemphigoid patients in Southern California through WesternU and Quest for Health Equity program….

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Jesse
Posted by Anna Lane

Healing Heroes are at the heart of our community. Join Jesse and become a Healing Hero today.

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Toby
Posted by Anna Lane

Join Toby and become a Healing Hero.

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Sally
Posted by Anna Lane

I became a Healing Hero because I wanted to give back to the IPPF.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Healing Hero Spotlight: Donna Culton
Posted by Anna Lane

I became a Healing Hero because I wanted to give back to the IPPF.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The Economics of Patient Assistance Programs: What Patients Need to Know
Posted by Anna Lane

The latest video in our Pass the Mic with Dr. Mike, the Pharmacist series is available.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Unite our Global Community: Rob’s Story
Posted by Anna Lane

Unite our global community to support the IPPF.

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Unite our Global Community: Maria’s Story
Posted by Anna Lane

Unite our global community to support the IPPF.

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