Nuts about pemphigus? A cross-sectional investigation into the role of nuts intake in modulating disease severity

BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maryam Fallah, Fatemeh Sadat Fahimzad, Anahita Najafi, Mobina Zeinalabedini, Kamran Balighi, Maryam Daneshpazhooh, Soraiya Ebrahimpour‐Koujan
DOI: 10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001368
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References: 47

Abstract

Background: Given the anti-inflammatory properties of nuts, their consumption might play a role in reducing inflammation and the severity of pemphigus vulgaris (PV). However, limited evidence exists regarding the association between nut intake and PV severity. Thus, this cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between PV severity and the consumption of total nuts as well as specific nut varieties. Methods: This study included 138 PV patients, of whom 108 had a Pemphigus Disease Area Index (PDAI)

Fields of Study & Subjects

Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Genetic and rare skin diseases. Dermatological and COVID-19 studies

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health
Volume
9
Issue
1
Pages
98–107
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN