A retrospective review of the therapeutic response with remission in patients with newly diagnosed bullous pemphigoid. (May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chuah, Sai Yee; Tan, Suat Hoon; Chua, Sze Hon; Tang, Mark B.Y.; Lim, Yen Loo; Neoh, Ching Yin; Tan, Audrey WH
• Is Part Of: Australasian journal of dermatology. Volume 55:Number 2(2014:May)
• Page Start: 149
• Page End: 151
• Publication Date: 2014-05
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Australasia -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12040
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-8380

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>We reviewed the clinical characteristics and therapeutic response in cases of newly diagnosed bullous pemphigoid at the National Skin Centre between June 2009 and December 2010. Most (76%, <italic>n</italic> = 68/90) achieved clinical remission within 6 months of commencement of therapy. Oral mucosal involvement was identified as a risk factor associated with a prolonged duration of treatment beyond 6 months.</p> </abstract>