MMP

Important
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Synonyms

• CP
• MMP
• cicatricial pemphigoid
• mucous membrane pemphigoid

Condition Subdivisions

• Brunsting-Perry syndrome
• localized cicatricial pemphigoid
• decaying cicatricial pemphigoid

General Discussion
Mucous membrane layer pemphigoid (MMP) is a team of uncommon persistent autoimmune disorders characterized by blistering sores that mainly affect the various mucous membrane layers of the body. The mucous membranes of the mouth and also eyes are most often affected. The mucous membrane layers of the nose, throat, genitalia, and also rectum may also be affected. The signs of MMP vary among affected individuals depending upon the particular site(s) included and the development of the disease. Blistering lesions eventually heal, often with scarring. Dynamic scarring could possibly bring about serious issues influencing the eyes and throat. In some cases, blistering sores also base on the skin, specifically in the head as well as neck location. The exact reason for MMP is unidentified.

MMP has been known by many different names within the clinical literature including benign mucous membrane layer pemphigoid, cicatricial (scarring) pemphigoid, and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. In March of 2002, an agreement team of researchers determined that mucous membrane pemphigoid was the very best classification for this team of conditions. The term “benign” mucous membrane layer pemphigoid was considered inappropriate because of the capacity for significant problems sometimes. The term “cicatricial” pemphigoid left out damaged individuals who do not develop scarring. Site-specific terms such as “ocular” cicatricial pemphigoid excluded individuals with several site participation.