Bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris--incidence and mortality in the UK: population based cohort study

Abstract

Incidences of bullous pemphigoid and pemphigus vulgaris are increasing. The reasons for the changes in incidence are not clearly understood but have implications for identifying causative factors. Both disorders are associated with a high risk of death. Previous estimates may have underestimated the risk of death associated with these diseases.