What Is Bullous Pemphigoid?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. How Is Bullous Pemphigoid Treated?
The goal of the treatment of pemphigoid is to manage the symptoms, relieve the itching, and accelerate the healing process. For this purpose, your doctor may prescribe a corticosteroid or immunosuppressant (i.e. azathioprine, methotrexate).
Because the aforementioned drugs weaken the immune system, they are not ideal for long-term use. To reduce the side effects of either, your doctor may prescribe topical therapies for local disease.
Advertisement
