Treatment of refractory bullous pemphigoid with IFN-α-2b: A case report

Dermatol Ther. 2020 Mar;33(2):e13080. doi: 10.1111/dth.13080. Epub 2019 Sep 11.

Abstract

We reported a patient with refractory bullous pemphigoid (BP), who had a higher level of eosinophils and serum IgE. The case showed less response to various therapies. Edematous erythema and new blisters appeared constantly. Considering IFN-α-2b treatment could significantly decrease blood eosinophils, we therefore expected that IFN-α-2b could be effective in the treatment of BP. After treated with IFN-α-2b, the patient's good response to the treatment suggested our hypothesis.

Keywords: IFN-α-2b; bullous pemphigoid; refractory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Eosinophils
  • Erythema
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous* / diagnosis
  • Pemphigoid, Bullous* / drug therapy