A Comparative Effectiveness Research of Azathioprine and Cyclophosphamide on the Clinical and Serological Response in Pemphigus Vulgaris

Abstract

Azathiorpine and cyclophosphamide are equally effective for mucosal and cutaneous disease in pemphigus after 6 months of therapy. Dsg ELISA is useful for diagnosis of pemphigus but is not a useful tool for monitoring response to therapy.