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ArticleCureus2025

Bullous Pemphigoid Secondary to Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP4) Inhibitor: A Case Report.

Raquel Rosa, Marta Sousa Cardoso, Inês Pinheiro Silva, Joana Leal, Bárbara Torres

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Raquel RosaUSF São Domingos, ULS Lezíria, Santarém, PRT.
Marta Sousa CardosoUSF São Domingos, ULS Lezíria, Santarém, PRT.
Inês Pinheiro SilvaUSF São Domingos, ULS Lezíria, Santarém, PRT.
Joana LealUSF Côrtes d'Almeirim, ULS Lezíria, Santarém, PRT.
Bárbara TorresUSF São Domingos, ULS Lezíria, Santarém, PRT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a rare acquired subepidermal autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of blisters on the skin. Recently, a possible association has been reported between the use of DPP-4 inhibitors, an oral antidiabetic, and an increased risk of BP. The mechanisms underlying this increased risk remain poorly understood. We present the case of an 80-year-old diabetic man who developed scattered blistering pruritic lesions on the trunk and limbs, which had been progressively worsening over approximately 6 months and difficult to resolve. After investigating his medical history and observing significant improvement following the administration of topical corticosteroids, the clinical presentation was associated with the use of a DPP-4 inhibitor. In conclusion, the case presented suggests a cause-and-effect relationship between BP and DPP-4 inhibitors. Early recognition of these adverse reactions is crucial to establish appropriate interventions to prevent the progression of conditions such as BP.

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adverse reactionbullous pemphigoiddpp4igeriatricsskin eruption

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PMID40821231
PMCPMC12355294

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