A survey of bullous diseases in a Turkish university hospital: clinicoepidemiological characteristics and follow-up

KUTLUBAY Z., Kecici A. S., Celik U., Mat C.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.51, no.1, pp.124-133, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-2006-231
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.124-133
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background/aim: Autoimmune bullous diseases, if left untreated, are life-threatening conditions affecting primarily skin and mucous membranes. These blistering disorders are characterized by epidermal or subepidermal detachment. Autoimmunity plays a key role in pathogenesis; therefore, immunosuppressive agents are the treatment of choice. The aim of this study is to document relative frequencies of different autoimmune bullous diseases, patient characteristics, treatment options, and side effects in patients presenting to our bullous skin disease center at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty.