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ArticleDermatology and therapy2024

Successful Treatment of Severe Pemphigus Vulgaris with Reduced Side Effects Using a Novel IVIg Preparation.

Nadine Wiedenmayer, Anastasia S Vollmer, Julia K Winkler, Alexander H Enk

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Nadine WiedenmayerDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Anastasia S VollmerDepartment of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Julia K Winkler *Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Alexander H Enk *Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany. Alexander.Enk@med.uni-heidelberg.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1816-421X

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Abstract

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis (AIBD) characterized by painful blistering of the skin and mucosa caused by autoantibodies that lead to loss of adhesion in the epidermis. Standard therapy for PV is corticosteroids, either alone or in combination with steroid-sparing immunosuppressants or infusions with rituximab. According to the published European guideline, high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy with a dosage of 2 g per kg body weight distributed over 2-5 days every 4 weeks is a promising treatment option, especially for severe or refractory disease. This report describes a 73-year-old female patient with severe and recurrent disease who achieved stabilization with IVIg treatment. However, the patient experienced side effects such as headaches, nausea, and vomiting, which affected daily life. Hence, she was transitioned to a new IVIg preparation with a new manufacturing process, resulting in fewer side effects and an improved quality of life. Further follow-up is necessary to fully evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of this new IVIg product.

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Autoimmune diseaseHigh-dose intravenous immunoglobulinsIVIgPemphigus vulgarisSide effects

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PMID38865042
PMCPMC11265024

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