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QuestionChoice
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which is indicated for the management of Acne vulgaris but has no role in the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris.
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b
Oral doxycycline
QuestionChoice
Topical steroids are more likely to be used in the treatment of bullous pemphigoid.
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c
Topical corticosteroids
QuestionChoice
Aciclovir is an antiviral medication used in the treatment of eczema herpeticum which is caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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e
Oral aciclovir
QuestionChoice
The most likely diagnosis is pemphigus vulgaris. Oral corticosteroids are indicated in pemphigus vulgaris to control the symptoms, however, they are not curative.
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a
Oral corticosteroids
QuestionChoice
Dressing wounds is useful as part of the supportive management of pemphigus vulgaris, but oral corticosteroids are most useful for controlling symptoms and are therefore the most appropriate treatment.
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d
Wound dressing
Concept
Chapter
2693
3916
pemphigus and pemphigoid
Topic
144
Dermatology
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A 55-year-old male presents to clinic following the onset of oral blisters. On examination, the patient has a widespread erythematous rash with blisters. The patient explains that the rash is extremely itchy and painful and that his skin peels off when he applies pressure.

Based on the most likely diagnosis, what is the most appropriate treatment?
a