Pemphigoid Gestationis
Fig. 9.1 (a) vesicles and erythematous plaques on the chest, (b) targetoid plaques on the abdomen, (c) punch biopsy of vesicle with H&E staining (From Morganroth and McHargue [4]. Reprinted…
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Fig. 6.1 Clinical morphology of MMP. (a) Inflammation of attached gingival; (b) Involvement of buccal mucosa; (c) Erosion of dorsal tongue; (d) Ocular inflammation and symblepharon; (e) Ocular ankyloblepharon Ocular…
Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Fig. 5.1 (a, b) External photos of the same patient with biopsy proven OCP, showing extensive blepharitis, fornix foreshortening, lash-cornea touch, cicatricial changes to lower eyelid Fig. 5.2 (a, b)…
Local Treatments and Supportive Care
Tetracycline mouthwash (250 mg in 5–10 mL of water) four times per day (5 min each) Tacrolimus 0.03 % oral suspension, oral rinse for 5 min twice daily Rotating between…
Systemic Corticosteroids
Adverse effects Diagnostic studies Preventative intervention Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis Dual Energy Absorptiometry (DXA scan)a Calcium, vitamin D Risk factor modificationb Bisphosphonates Denosumab Teriparitide Raloxifene Hormonal therapy Calcitonin Osteonecrosis X-rays MRI Early…
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
Fig. 8.1 Outline of treatments for EBA Colchicine Colchicine therapy is used to treat gout and has a relatively benign side effect profile. It has been used as an initial…
Bullous Pemphigoid
Fig. 4.1 Bullous pemphigoid. Typical clinical findings of tense bullae on an erythematous/urticarial base are seen on the upper back of this patient Fig. 4.2 Histology of bullous pemphigoid. (a)….
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Fig. 1.1 Clinical features of pemphigus vulgaris. Flaccid blisters, erosions and crusting on the face (a) and back (b) of a 55-year-old man Pemphigus vegetans, a rare subtype of PV,…
Clinical Symptoms of Atopic Eczema
(1) Department of Dermatology and Allergology Biederstein, Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2) Christine Kuehne Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Hochgebirgsklinik (High Altitude Hospital), Davos, Switzerland…
Special Therapeutic Options and Substances in the Treatment of Atopic Eczema
(1) Department of Dermatology and Allergology Biederstein, Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM), Munich, Bavaria, Germany (2) Christine Kuehne Center for Allergy Research and Education (CK-CARE), Hochgebirgsklinik (High Altitude Hospital), Davos, Switzerland…
