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Diabetic With TIA. Taking Insulin And Clopilet. Developed Joint Contractions, Pemphigus. On Dyslone. Is This A Proper Treatment?
My father is a diabetic patient for the last 35 years and he is bed ridden due to TIA since last 7 months. He is taking insulin and Clopilet A-75. He has developed joint contractions.Nowsince last 20 days, he has developed skin infection (diagnosed as Pemphigus ) and is under treatment with Dyslone (Deflazacort tablet). Initially he was given wyslone tablet. Is the diagnosis proper? Any other medication needed?
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Hello,
Pemphigus is a rare skin condition. More common in elderly.
Treatment is similar to skin burns.
I can not confirm the diagnosis as I have not seen the patient.
But I'm concern is steroid treatment.
There may be fluctuation of blood sugar.
In comparison to other steroids Deflazacort has less effect on blood sugars.
Pemphigus is a rare skin condition. More common in elderly.
Treatment is similar to skin burns.
I can not confirm the diagnosis as I have not seen the patient.
But I'm concern is steroid treatment.
There may be fluctuation of blood sugar.
In comparison to other steroids Deflazacort has less effect on blood sugars.
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