Bullous pemphigoid in an infant using complementary medicine.
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an acquired immunobullous disorder rarely seen in childhood. We report the case of an infant with BP successfully treated with oral corticosteroids. The onset of BP was associated with use of complementary medications and we speculate that these may have been triggering factors.
Purvis
D J
DJ
Dermatology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK. djpurvis@slingshot.co.nz
Bhogal
B S
BS
Harper
J I
JI
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004347:Drug Interactions / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D018030:Silver Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012867:Skin / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D018030:Silver Compounds