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Published in: Current Geriatrics Reports 4/2018

01-12-2018 | Dermatology and Wound Care (C Sayed and D Culton, Section Editors)

Autoimmune Blistering Disorders in the Geriatric Population

Authors: Matthew Overton, Donna Culton

Published in: Current Geriatrics Reports | Issue 4/2018

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

In this review, we seek to discuss the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatments, and latest research developments for autoimmune blistering disorders including pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and bullous pemphigoid (BP). We also offer our clinical observations and personal experiences with these conditions as they relate to geriatric patients.

Recent Findings

Recent studies have uncovered important disease associations and new information regarding the pathophysiology of disease. Novel treatments aimed at disease-specific targets hold therapeutic promise.

Summary

Autoimmune blistering disorders are common in the geriatric population and can have a significant impact on overall health and quality of life. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical. Treatment can be challenging given the frequent number of comorbidities in this patient population, but is necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Metadata
Title
Autoimmune Blistering Disorders in the Geriatric Population
Authors
Matthew Overton
Donna Culton
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Geriatrics Reports / Issue 4/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2196-7865
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-018-0265-x

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