The Coaches Corner

Even if you don’t have a medical condition, it’s always wise to have your medical information accessible ICE (In Case of Emergency). It’s a good idea to wear a medical alert bracelet ...

Now that you know what you have been diagnosed with, it is important that all of the doctors who treat you are aware of pemphigus and pemphigoid (P/P), too. This includes pemphigus vulgaris, ...

In the beginning of treating a bullous skin disease like pemphigus, prednisone is usually prescribed.  A high dosage over time, can be tapered down. While we are thrilled that the dosage is being ...

Although the scalp can be frequently involved with pemphigus/pemphigoid, associated hair loss has only rarely been described. In one case, treatment with oral and topical corticosteroids combined with mycophenolate mofetil resulted in ...

Dealing with insurance is not fun, especially when you’re in pain, and don’t know what the future holds. My experience has shown, that the first place to start when you have a problem ...

Most individuals have a primary care physician. Many have a dentist. Many women have an OB/GYN for women’s health.  There are a variety of specialists’ that one may have: Internists, Ear/Nose & ...

In a previous Coaches Corner I have given prednisone tips. It is a good time now for an update as there are new patients who are diagnosed and who are leery of ...

After months of uncertainty waiting for a diagnosis and finally finding a physician who can treat your rare skin disease, you return from the mailbox with a denial letter from your insurance ...

Pemphigus and pemphigoid (P/P) can take a long time to improve or reach remission. The process can take months or even years. Although it may seem that this disease appeared overnight, in ...

This article is meant for those of you who have recently or about to move to a new area. After living in the greater Seattle area for 58 years, I moved to ...