Effect of clarithromycin in a case of infantile bullous pemphigoid |
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Authors: | Nohra Ghaoui MD Lamiaa Hamie MD MSc |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Dermatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon;2. Department of Dermatology, Mediclinic Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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Abstract: | Although rare, cases of infantile or childhood bullous pemphigoid are increasingly being reported in the literature. Treatment challenges, which are amplified in infancy, necessitate balancing efficacy and avoiding long-term risks. In this report, clarithromycin was successfully used to establish and maintain disease remission, offering insights into its immunomodulatory effects, making it a compelling steroid-sparing choice with a favorable side effect profile. |
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Keywords: | acral blisters clarithromycin infantile bullous pemphigoid steroid-sparing |
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