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Bullous pemphigoid and penicillamine
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|March 1, 1996
Summary
Penicillamine therapy can cause bullous pemphigoid, a blistering skin condition. This drug-induced pemphigoid should be considered when diagnosing skin reactions during penicillamine treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Penicillamine is a chelating agent used to treat various conditions, including Wilson's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Drug-induced skin reactions are a known concern with penicillamine therapy.
- Pemphigus vulgaris is a recognized autoimmune blistering disease associated with penicillamine.