There is currently no cure but it is expected that symptoms will gradually improve over time. Treatments are personalised to the individual and directed towards reducing blister formation, relieving the pruritus (itchiness), promoting wound healing and minimising the side effects of treatment.
Individuals with mild disease
- Potent topical corticosteroid
Individuals with more aggressive disease
Oral medications are often required. These can include:
- First-line treatment
- Second-line treatments
- Topical immunomodulators (e.g. topical tacrolimus ointment)
- Dapsone
- Azathioprine
- Mycophenolate
- Methotrexate
- Intravenous immunoglobulin
- Rituximab