Several cutaneous conditions can be diagnosed with the aid of
immunofluorescence studies.
Cutaneous conditions with positive direct or indirect immunofluorescence when using salt-split skin include:
For several subtypes of
pemphigus
Pemphigus ( or ) is a rare group of blistering autoimmune diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes.
The name is derived from the Greek root ''pemphix'', meaning "pustule".
In pemphigus, autoantibodies form against desmoglein, whi ...
a variety of substrates are used for indirect immunofluorescence:
See also
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
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List of genes mutated in cutaneous conditions
A number of gene mutations have been linked to conditions of or affecting the human integumentary system.
See also
* List of radiographic findings associated with cutaneous conditions
* List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in ke ...
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List of cutaneous conditions caused by mutations in keratins
There are many different keratin proteins normally expressed in the human integumentary system. Mutations in keratin proteins in the skin can cause disease.
Of note, other structural proteins in the epidermis of the skin that are closely rel ...
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