title: [Pemphigus vulgaris--an alternative for steroid treatment?].
abstract: Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune disease with a well-established immunological basis. Treatment is based on high dose and maintenance systemic corticosteroids. We report on a patient with a recurrence of full-blown pemphigus vulgaris after a trial of alternative hypnosis therapy to replace the corticosteroids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
authors.forename: Lehavit
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Akerman
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mimouni
authors.forename: Akiva
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Trattner
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: David
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D008875:Middle Aged; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones