Herpetic pemphigoid generally has a good prognosis through active treatment and does not affect the patient’s life expectancy or quality of daily life.
Pemphigus herpetiformis is an autoimmune disease that is easily recurring, and the vast majority of patients can be completely cured with aggressive treatment. After cure, the quality of life of patients with pemphigus herpetiformis and their safety will not be particularly affected.
The treatment of pemphigus herpetiformis is mainly based on medication, including glucocorticoid drugs (prednisone), immunosuppressant drugs (methotrexate) and antibiotics (doxycycline), etc. Meanwhile, attention should be paid to good skin care, including keeping the skin clean and avoiding scratching.
Patients with herpetic pemphigoid must keep their mood relaxed and under the guidance of a doctor for standardized treatment. Medications should be used as prescribed by the doctor.