Intravenous immunoglobulın therapy in dermatology: an update.
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a fractioned blood product consisting of IgG antibodies which was first used in antibody deficiency disorders. It is increasingly being used for several inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. IVIG can also be used in a wide range of dermatological diseases which are difficult to treat including autoimmune bullous skin diseases and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The use of IVIG in dermatological disorders is discussed in this article.
Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Dermatology Clinic, and Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery Department, 701, sok 18/8 Y ld z Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey. seraycakmak@yahoo.com
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D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007116:Immunization, Passive / Q000379:methods*; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous