Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4032411 | Survey of Ophthalmology | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a systemic disorder that primarily affects mucous membranes. When localized to the conjunctiva, it is known as ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, a potentially blinding disease. Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid is an indication for systemic immunosuppressive treatment to achieve adequate remission. Immunosuppressive agents are selected with a “stepladder” approach, commencing with medications having the fewest side effects. We provide an update of the literature on immunomodulatory agents since 2011 as additional treatment modalities have been explored in the last 4 years.
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Authors
Munther M. Queisi, Mike Zein, Neerav Lamba, Halea Meese, Charles Stephen Foster,