Research Article

Th1/Th17-Related Cytokines and Chemokines and Their Implications in the Pathogenesis of Pemphigus Vulgaris

Table 2

Age, cutaneous involvement, and treatment used by Pemphigus vulgaris patients.

GenderAge (years)Cutaneous involvementTreatment periodConcomitant medications (dosage)

(1)Female43No lesions4 yearsPrednisone (5 mg), dapsone (100 mg)
(2)Male64Mild hyperpigmentation9 yearsDapsone (50 mg)
(3)Female2199% hyperpigmentation3 yearsPrednisone (10 mg), dapsone (100 mg), vitamin D
(4)Female3899% hyperpigmentation3 yearsPrednisone (15 mg), dapsone (150 mg), vitamin D
(5)Female6837% erythema1 yearPrednisone (20 mg)
(6)Female539% hyperpigmentation1 yearPredisim (3 mg), azathioprine
(7)Female48No lesions1 yearPrednisone (30 mg), Dapsone (100 mg)
(8)Female35No lesions5 yearsPrednisone (20 mg), dapsone (80 mg)
(9)Female1299% hyperpigmentation4 monthsPrednisone (20 mg)
(10)Female4790% hyperpigmentation and erythema6 yearsPrednisone (20 mg)
(11)Male1636% hyperpigmentation3 yearsPrednisone (20 mg)
(12)Male26Lesions in granulation phase2 yearsCyclosporine (250 mg)
(13)Female4840% granulomatous lesions3 yearsPrednisone (20 mg), dapsone (100 mg)
(14)Male63Oral lesions and bruises on segments6 monthsPrednisone (60 mg)
(15)Male2890% active lesions and erythema1 yearPrednisone (60 mg), dapsone (100 mg)
(16)Female4699% acute lesions3 monthsPrednisone (60 mg), dapsone (100 mg)
(17)Femaleni99% acute lesions11 monthsPrednisone (60 mg)
(18)Female4799% acute lesions and hyperpigmentation2 years
(19)Female5054% hyperpigmentation and erythema2 yearsPrednisone (50 mg), Dapsone (100 mg), levothyroxine
(20)Female3536% granulomatous lesionsPrednisone (40 mg), dapsone (100 mg)