On 12 Jun 2000, 5:29, KM wrote:

> Soundar, I thnk Phemphigus is a regional term, used only by a few
> countries. Similar to "Pyles" in Europe means "Hemorrhoids" in the USA. 
> I'll continue to look, however If I recall correctly, it is called
> Discoid Lupus in the USA. Let me see if I can find a connection and/or a
> reference. :o) ******************************* On Sun, 11 June 2000,
> Soundara Rajan wrote:> > Thanks KM and Donna for the prompt response >
> Yes it is a skin condition associated with Auto-Immune diseases, my
> niece aged 37 yrs is suffering from this. > Please help with links.
> Thanks. > Soundar

I believe another subscriber correctly pointed out the spelling should 
be "pemphigus."

Let me take us to the National Pemphigus Society site:

http://www.pemphigus.org/

You can find many more resources on pemphigus using that spelling in 
the search engine of your choice.

Alan

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