Advances in pemphigus therapy

Skin Therapy Lett. 2008 Apr;13(3):4-7.

Abstract

The pemphigus variants represent a group of potentially life-threatening autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering diseases. Though systemic corticosteroids have dramatically reduced the rate of disease mortality, current therapeutic options are limited by their toxicity profiles. Advancements in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of pemphigus have translated into the development of novel therapies. However, few treatments have been subject to randomized controlled trials to firmly establish therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we focus on the new and emerging therapies in the management of pemphigus.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Immunologic Factors / therapeutic use
  • Immunosorbents / therapeutic use
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Pemphigus / therapy*
  • Photopheresis
  • Plasmapheresis

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Immunosorbents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents