Autoimmune bullous dermatoses: a review
P Patrício, C Ferreira, MM Gomes… - Annals of the New York …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
P Patrício, C Ferreira, MM Gomes, P Filipe
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2009•Wiley Online LibraryBullous dermatoses are a variety of autoimmune skin diseases that are characterized by the
presence of bullae or blisters. Most of these diseases are associated with substantial
morbidity, and a few may result in death. Although most general approaches to the treatment
and diagnosis of these entities are similar, the diagnosis of the specific disease is important,
because the most appropriate dosage and timing of some commonly used medications vary
considerably. The review covers the management of main autoimmune bullous dermatoses …
presence of bullae or blisters. Most of these diseases are associated with substantial
morbidity, and a few may result in death. Although most general approaches to the treatment
and diagnosis of these entities are similar, the diagnosis of the specific disease is important,
because the most appropriate dosage and timing of some commonly used medications vary
considerably. The review covers the management of main autoimmune bullous dermatoses …
Bullous dermatoses are a variety of autoimmune skin diseases that are characterized by the presence of bullae or blisters. Most of these diseases are associated with substantial morbidity, and a few may result in death. Although most general approaches to the treatment and diagnosis of these entities are similar, the diagnosis of the specific disease is important, because the most appropriate dosage and timing of some commonly used medications vary considerably. The review covers the management of main autoimmune bullous dermatoses, including bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris, linear IgA dermatosis, dermatitis herpetiformis, and bullous systemic lupus erythematosus.
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