The Role of Diet in Patients with Autoimmune Blistering Disease: A Survey of the International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation

The document summarized a survey involving 200 patients from the International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation, which found that a significant portion of patients with autoimmune blistering skin disorders (AIBD) altered their diets due to their condition. Specifically, 62.5% avoided certain foods, 54.5% had worsening oral symptoms with certain foods, and 48.6% noticed that specific foods triggered disease flares. Commonly avoided foods included alcohol, citrus, and spicy foods, while vegetables and dairy products were reported to be beneficial by over 10% of patients. The findings suggest that dietary modifications may play a role in managing AIBD, indicating a need for further research to understand the impact of specific foods on the disease.