Dermatology
Pemphigus / Bullous Pemphigoid
Distinguish (clinical + immunofluorescence) — pemphigus vulgaris (intra-epidermal, mucosal involvement) vs bullous pemphigoid (sub-epidermal, elderly), corticosteroid + steroid-sparing.
Source: BAD 2017
Step 1 of ~3
question
Likely Diagnosis
Differentiates therapy.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Methylprednisolone · Systemic Corticosteroid (IV Pulse / Depot)
- Hydrocortisone Ear Drops · Topical Corticosteroid — Otitis Externa
- Methylprednisolone Acetate 40–80mg (Depo-Medrone) · Corticosteroid (Intra-articular)
- Triamcinolone Acetonide 10–40mg (Kenalog) · Corticosteroid (Intra-articular / Soft Tissue)
- Dexamethasone (Orthopaedic — PONV and Opioid-Sparing) · Corticosteroid — Anti-emetic and Opioid-Sparing
- Triamcinolone Acetonide (Intra-articular) · Corticosteroid — Intra-articular / Intramuscular
Pathways
- Suspicious Pigmented Lesion — Melanoma Pathway · NICE NG14 2015 / BAD
- Cellulitis and Erysipelas · NICE NG141 2019 / CREST
- Psoriasis — Severity Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG153 2019 / BAD
- Atopic Eczema — Assessment and Step-Up Therapy · NICE NG95 2023
- Urticaria and Angioedema · BSACI / EAACI Guidelines 2022
- Acne Vulgaris — Grading and Treatment · NICE NG198 2021 / BAD
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.