| Literature DB >> 24720427 |
Sai Yee Chuah1, Suat Hoon Tan, Sze Hon Chua, Mark B Y Tang, Yen Loo Lim, Ching Yin Neoh, Audrey W H Tan.
Abstract
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%, n = 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.Entities:
Keywords: autoimmune disease; bullous pemphigoid; remission; therapeutic response
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24720427 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12040
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas J Dermatol ISSN: 0004-8380 Impact factor: 2.875