penfigo vulgaris - HEALTHIES
Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune disease that causes painful blistering on mucous membranes like the mouth, eyes, or genitals. It can cause serious complications if it isn’t treated. If you ...
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The New England Journal of Medicine: Rituximab versus Mycophenolate Mofetil in Patients with Pemphigus Vulgaris Rituximab and mycophenolate mofetil are used to treat pemphigus vulgaris, but they have not been adequately compared in clinical trials. In a randomized, controlled trial, we assigned patients with ... The New England Journal of Medicine: Treatment of Pemphigus Vulgaris with Rituximab and Intravenous Immune Globulin Pemphigus vulgaris is a potentially fatal autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disease. Conventional therapy consists of high-dose corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, and intravenous immune ...