pemphigus

i am 27 year old,dignosed with rare skin disease pemphagius,doc had recomnede 20 mg wysolini,since 2 weeks,i am taking tablets.is striod is only trement,if yess does it have side effects,how  can i reduce side effects

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Pemphigus is a disorder of the immune system (an autoimmune disorder). Diagnosis is based on two biopsies of the skin, one submitted for routine H&E staining and one for immunofluorescence studies.
The most common treatment is the administration of oral steroids, especially prednisone, and often in high doses. The side effects of cortico-steroids may require the use of so-called steroid-sparing or adjuvant drugs like immuno-suppressant CellCept (Mycophenolic acid).

Please talk about this therapy with your doctor.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.