Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita: efficacy of high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins.

Meier, F; Sönnichsen, K; Schaumburg-Lever, G; Dopfer, R; Rassner, G · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 16-year-old boy had a 6-year history of a generalized bullous eruption that was resistant to multiple therapies. Findings of immunofluorescent split-skin studies and electron microscopy were consistent with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa acquisita. Treatment with cyclosporine and prednisolone decreased new blister formation. Additional therapy with high-dose intravenous immunoglobulins was successful in controlling the patient's disease.

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