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Penfigoide ampolloso - Treatment

Tratamiento:

Se pueden prescribir potentes antinflamatorios llamados corticosteroides, algunos de los cuales se suministran por vía oral, mientras que otros se aplican por medio de una inyección. En personas con formas precoces de la enfermedad, se pueden utilizar cremas de corticosteroides.

El médico puede prescribir quimioterapia o medicamentos que ayudan a inhibir el sistema inmunitario.

Los antibióticos llamados tetraciclinas se pueden utilizar en los casos leves. La niacina (una vitamina del complejo B) algunas veces se administra conjuntamente con la tetraciclina.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El penfigoide ampolloso por lo general responde bien al tratamiento y la mayoría de los pacientes pueden dejar de tomar los medicamentos después de varios años. Sin embargo, la enfermedad algunas veces se presenta nuevamente luego de haber terminado el tratamiento.

Posibles complicaciones:

La complicación más común es la infección de la piel.

Cuándo contactar a un profesional médico:

Solicite una cita con el médico si presenta:

  • Ampollas inexplicables en la piel.
  • Una erupción pruriginosa que continúa a pesar del tratamiento casero.
  • Reviewed last on: 5/13/2011
  • Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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