title: The autoimmune blistering diseases in Australia: status and services.
abstract: The exact epidemiology of autoimmune bullous disorders in Australia is unknown. This article describes the establishment of a registry and support group to serve patients with these disorders. The registry aids research in Australia by providing epidemiologic data and maintaining an up-to-date database with patient contact details. The support group caters to the needs of patients and/or caregivers. Teledermatology, diagnosis, and management of autoimmune bullous disease are briefly reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, St George Hospital, Gray Street, Kogarah, Sydney, NSW 2217, Australia.
authors.forename: Benjamin S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Daniel
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dermawan
authors.forename: Dédée F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Murrell
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D001768:Blister / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015994:Incidence; D015995:Prevalence; D012042:Registries; D012657:Self-Help Groups