What are the best treatments for Pemphigoid?

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Prednisolone, because it works relatively fast. Immmunosuppressives because the immune system is making the patient sick, rituxan infusions give a high level of remission.

Posted Apr 27, 2017 by Annemiek van Dijk 1150

Steroid creams are used if it isn't too severe, however if it gets more extreme oral steroids can be used for a stronger effect. Sadly there is no cure.

Posted May 1, 2017 by Sam 1100

opical corticosteroids, systemic corticosteroids, and doxycycline are the mainstays of initial treatment for bullous pemphigoid. Additional immunomodulatory therapies are often added to minimize the adverse effects of chronic corticosteroid therapy or to augment improvement in the disease

Posted Oct 17, 2022 by Jason 4550

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Hi. I am a 55 year old woman with a recent diagnosis of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid. It is only oral at this point. Fortunately, as of now my symptoms are not too severe and the pain is bearable. I was very fortunate that my dentist was on top of thi...

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_diagnosed 1988. On prednisone and (intermittently) imuran ever since. I've heard most people cycle out but I have not been so lucky. _

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