Open AccessThe frequency of osteoporosis in patients with pemphigus vulgaris on treatment
Author(s) -
Derya Uçmak,
Mehmet Harman,
Feyzullah Uçmak,
Veysi Akpolat
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/0378-6323.107638
Subject(s) - pemphigus vulgaris , osteoporosis , osteopenia , medicine , bone mineral , dual energy , pemphigus , adverse effect , bone density , gastroenterology , dermatology
Pemphigus vulgaris was almost fatal before the advent of glucocorticoids. Unfortunately, the high doses and prolonged administration of glucocorticoids, which often needed to control the disease, result in numerous adverse effects many of which are serious.