Pemphigoid and pemphigus foliaceus successfully treated with topical corticosteroids. The Journal of dermatology. [J Dermatol] Journal article

Title	Pemphigoid and pemphigus foliaceus successfully treated with topical corticosteroids.
Author(s)	Muramatsu T, Iida T, Shirai T
Institution	Department of Dermatology, Nara Medical University, Japan.
Source	J Dermatol 1996 Oct; 23(10):683-8.
MeSH	Administration, Topical Aged Aged, 80 and over Anti-Inflammatory Agents Betamethasone Betamethasone 17-Valerate Clobetasol Dexamethasone Female Fluocinonide Glucocorticoids Humans Leg Dermatoses Male Middle Aged Ointments Pemphigoid, Bullous Pemphigus Triamcinolone
Abstract	Six patients with pemphigoid and three patients with pemphigus foliaceus were successfully treated with topical corticosteroids. This was especially effective in cases of pretibial localized pemphigoid and in mild cases of bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus foliaceus with negative or low-titer circulating autoantibodies.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	8973033

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