24 citations
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September 2011 in “Autoimmunity” This review discusses the role of natural killer cells in the pathogenesis of blistering diseases and proposes further research on their interaction with the skin, reporting no new clinical results.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study highlights that patients with pemphigus experiencing cutaneous involvement endure pruritus levels approaching those of bullous pemphigoid, impacting their quality of life alongside other autoimmune blistering diseases.
October 2022 in “JAAD international” This study found that more than 70% of patients with autoimmune blistering diseases experienced alopecia, with about 10% having scarring alopecia, and elevated Dsg1 ratios were linked to hair loss in pemphigus vulgaris.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that people with autoimmune blistering skin disorders report higher food intolerance rates, particularly avoiding alcohol, citrus, and spicy foods, and suggests potential dietary influences on symptom management.
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May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” This case report describes how a treatment with mycophenolate mofetil and prednisone may be effective in managing autoimmune subepidermal blistering dermatosis in dogs while allowing for steroid reduction.
