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Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (Cicatricial Pemphigoid)

A chronic blistering disease with predilection for mucous membranes and less frequently the skin, and with a tendency to scarring. It is sometimes called ocular pemphigoid because of conjunctival mucous membrane involvement.
Also Known As:
Cicatricial Pemphigoid; Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane; Benign Mucosal Pemphigoid; Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Ocular; Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, Benign; Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid; Pemphigoid, Ocular Cicatricial; Benign Mucosal Pemphigoids; Cicatricial Pemphigoids, Ocular; Mucosal Pemphigoid, Benign; Mucosal Pemphigoids, Benign; Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoids; Pemphigoid, Benign Mucosal; Pemphigoids, Benign Mucosal; Pemphigoids, Ocular Cicatricial; Pemphigoid, Cicatricial
Networked: 477 relevant articles (22 outcomes, 57 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Lyell's Syndrome)
2. Dry Eye Syndromes (Dry Eye Syndrome)
3. Graft vs Host Disease (Graft-Versus-Host Disease)
4. Bullous Pemphigoid (Pemphigoid)
5. Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita (Acquired Epidermolysis Bullosa)

Experts

1. Foster, C Stephen: 18 articles (01/2019 - 07/2002)
2. Ahmed, A Razzaque: 13 articles (01/2021 - 07/2002)
3. Ahmed, A R: 12 articles (11/2011 - 09/2000)
4. Hashimoto, Takashi: 9 articles (07/2021 - 01/2002)
5. Yancey, Kim B: 8 articles (06/2008 - 12/2002)
6. Yancey, K B: 8 articles (11/2001 - 01/2000)
7. Lazarova, Z: 7 articles (11/2006 - 01/2000)
8. Zillikens, Detlef: 7 articles (09/2006 - 01/2002)
9. Foster, C S: 6 articles (11/2007 - 09/2000)
10. Zillikens, D: 6 articles (12/2001 - 01/2000)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid:
1. Tetracycline (Achromycin)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Mitomycin (Mitomycin-C)FDA LinkGeneric
3. DapsoneFDA Link
4. Niacinamide (Nicotinamide)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)IBA
6. KalininIBA
7. Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs)IBA
8. Immunoglobulin A (IgA)IBA
9. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
10. CollagenIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Immunomodulation
3. Trabeculectomy (Trabeculoplasty)
4. Cryotherapy (Therapy, Cold)
5. Injections