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  • Title: Mycophenolate mofetil as an adjuvant therapy for classic and endemic pemphigus foliaceus.
    Author: Kawashita MY, Tsai K, Aoki V, Santi CG, Maruta CW, Rivitti E.
    Journal: J Dermatol; 2005 Jul; 32(7):574-80. PubMed ID: 16335874.
    Abstract:
    Pemphigus foliaceus is an autoimmune cutaneous disease with subcorneal acantholysis and pathogenic IgG4 autoantibodies directed against desmoglein 1. We present our experience with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in the treatment of one case of endemic pemphigus foliaceus (fogo selvagem) and two cases of the classic form. All patients had severe, refractory disease and developed marked adverse effects due to long-term corticosteroid therapy. MMF proved to be an effective corticosteroid-sparing agent at doses varying from 35 to 45 mg/kg/d. It was well tolerated, and we found no significant adverse effects from this drug.
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