Association of pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid with osteoporosis and pathological fractures

Background: Patients with pemphigus (PEM) and bullous pemphigoid (BP) have risk factors for decreased bone mineral density including long-term use of systemic corticosteroids and chronic inflammation. Few studies examined the associations of PEM and BP with osteoporosis and fractures. We sought to determine whether PEM and BP are associated with osteoporosis and fracture in the US population.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research