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

    April 2019 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Diana Kneiber, Eric H. Kowalski, Khalaf Kridin, M. Yale, S. A. Grando, Kyle T. Amber
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    TLDR Many patients with autoimmune blistering skin disorders change their diets, avoiding foods like alcohol, citrus, and spices, and some find vegetables and dairy helpful.
    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.
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