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Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.

Kaidi Wang1, Gerami Seitzman, John A Gonzales

  • 1Francis I. Proctor Foundation, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
|September 18, 2018
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Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a chronic autoimmune condition. Early diagnosis and systemic immunosuppression are crucial for managing active or progressive cicatrization, even with negative biopsies.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Immunodermatology

Background:

  • Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a rare, chronic, and potentially blinding autoimmune subepithelial blistering disease.
  • It primarily affects mucous membranes, leading to progressive scarring of the conjunctiva and eyelids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide recommendations for monitoring disease status in OCP.
  • To outline current therapeutic options, including local and systemic treatments.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing literature and clinical guidelines.
  • It focuses on diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies for OCP.

Main Results:

  • A negative direct immunofluorescence biopsy does not rule out OCP.

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  • Active or progressive cicatrization necessitates the initiation of systemic immunosuppression.

    • Conclusions:

    • OCP is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease.
    • Effective management requires systemic immunosuppression to control disease activity and prevent further scarring.