Treatment of pemphigus.
A general review of the treatment of autoimmune diseases classified as pemphigus is presented and includes pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus vegetans, pemphigus foliaceous, pemphigus erythematosus, druginduced pemphigus, IgA pemphigus, and paraneoplastic pemphigus. The nurse plays an essential role in educating patients and their families about local skin and oral care related to these diseases.
Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH, USA.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013256:Steroids
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids