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Clinical Characteristics And Treatment Regimen Of Pemphigus Patients: A Retrospective Study, Windy Keumala Budianti, Eyleny Meisyah Fitri, Puti Rineska Meilinda, Endi Novianto, Shafira Anindya, Arlha Aporia Debinta
Clinical Characteristics And Treatment Regimen Of Pemphigus Patients: A Retrospective Study, Windy Keumala Budianti, Eyleny Meisyah Fitri, Puti Rineska Meilinda, Endi Novianto, Shafira Anindya, Arlha Aporia Debinta
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
Background: Pemphigus is a potentially life-threatening autoimmune bullous disease. In pemphigus, the therapeutic options are based on the clinical characteristics of each patient. However, other than corticosteroids, most therapeutic options for pemphigus are currently limited. Steroid-sparing agents might be considered since the initiation of therapy to prevent the side effects of corticosteroid. The objective of this study is to identify the clinical characteristics and therapy of choice in patients with pemphigus at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital.
Method: All cases of pemphigus from 2016 to 2018 at Dermato-Allergo-Immunology Clinic, Department of Dermatology and Venerology Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General …