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…
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…
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)….
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,…
