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Remission of Bullous Pemphigoid after Rituximab Treatment in a Psoriasis Patient on Regular Low-dose Methotrexate.

Authors :
Ting-Shun Wang
Tsen-Fang Tsai
Source :
Acta Dermato-Venereologica; 2013, Vol. 94 Issue 1, p108-109, 2p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This article describes a case study of a patient with bullous pemphigoid and psoriasis who achieved long-term remission of BP after two injections of the monoclonal antibody rituximab. The patient presented with chronic plaque-type psoriasis which has been well-controlled with topical treatment and ultraviolet B phototherapy. The clinical management of the patient is detailed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00015555
Volume :
94
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94092414
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-1619