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Bullous Phemphigoid

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:31 am
by Guest Posts
I've just joined and wondering if there is any advice for treatment and prognosis for Bullous Pemphigoid? Thank you

Re: Bullous Phemphigoid

Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 10:18 am
by Dr Sree Krishna
Hi there,

Bullous pemphigoid can be an intensely itchy and distressing condition that tends to affect older individuals. I tend to prescribe strong steroid creams (e.g. Dermovate), doxycycline tablets (an anti-inflammatory antibiotic) and, if we need them, steroid tablets. The combination is generally successful.

It tends to go away itself in one to five years.

Hope that helps a little!

Sree