Evaluation of Total Sulfhydryl Levels and Dietary Habits in Pemphigus Vulgaris

    January 2025 in “ Advances in Dermatology and Allergology ”
    Göknur Özaydın Yavuz, Nazlı Caf, Mustafa Tümtürk, Mehmet Onur Gökalp, Halit Demir, Canan Demir, Mustafa Bılıcı
    TLDR Eating foods with sulfhydryl may worsen pemphigus vulgaris.
    The study indicates that the consumption of foods and drugs containing sulfhydryl groups may play a role in inducing or worsening pemphigus vulgaris, an autoimmune blistering disorder. This suggests that dietary habits could be a significant factor in the management and progression of the disease. The findings highlight the importance of considering dietary components in patients with pemphigus vulgaris to potentially mitigate disease severity.
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