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Bullous Pemphigoid: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Bullous pemphigoid is a chronic, autoimmune, subepidermal, blistering skin disease that rarely involves mucous membranes. Bullous pemphigoid is characterized by the presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) autoantibodies specific for the hemidesmosomal bullous pemphigoid antigens BP230 (BPAg1) ...

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A chronic inflammatory condition that includes blisters on the skin may be diagnosed as bullous pemphigoid. http://bit.ly/9yPZ0H

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Bullous Pemphigoid Spikes in Elderly, Often Atypically : Skin & Allergy News

skinandallergynews.com — “Skin & Allergy News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Skin & Allergy News, the independent news publication for the dermatology community. Our breaking news covers all areas of medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and aesthetic dermatology. We also provide the news by specialty interest: acne and rosacea, atopic dermatitis and eczema, cutaneous oncology, hair and nails, infectious diseases, pediatric dermatology, psoriasis and rheumatologic disorders, sView full resource at skinandallergynews.com

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Bullous pemphigoid has increased incidence in elderly; can be challenging to diagnose due to atypical presentation http://t.co/BrGCvaAu

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Bullous Pemphigoid Spikes in Elderly, Often Atypically : Internal Medicine News

internalmedicinenews.com — “Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent news publication. Our breaking news covers all areas of internal medicine including adolescent medicine; cardiovascular disease; dermatology; diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism; gastroenterology; geriatric medicine; infectious diseases; mental health; oncology and hematology; nephrology and urology; neurology; pulmonary disease and sleep medicine; practice treView full resource at internalmedicinenews.com

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Bullous pemphigoid is on the rise in elderly, but it can be difficult to diagnose: http://t.co/ksni0ZVs

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MedWire News - Dermatology - Bullous pemphigoid linked to cerebrovascular disease and dementia

medwire-news.md — “MedWire News Findings from two studies suggest that patients with the autoimmune skin condition bullous pemphigoid have an increased risk for developing cerebrovascular disease and dementia compared with the general population. MedWire NewsView full resource at medwire-news.md

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Bullous pemphigoid linked to cerebrovascular disease and dementia: Findings from two studies suggest that patien... http://bit.ly/ifgwgI

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Study examines relationship between autoimmune skin disease and neurologic disorders

eurekalert.org — “Individuals with the autoimmune skin disease bullous pemphigoid appear more likely to have a diagnosis of neurologic disease, such as dementia and cerebrovascular disease, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Study examines relationship between autoimmune skin disease and neurologic disorders: Individuals with the autoi... http://bit.ly/97BGPw

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Study Examines Relationship Between Autoimmune Skin Disease And Neurologic Disorders

medicalnewstoday.com — “Individuals with the autoimmune skin disease bullous pemphigoid appear more likely to have a diagnosis of neurologic disease, such as dementia and cerebrovascular disease, according to a report inView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Study Examines Relationship Between Autoimmune Skin Disease And Neurologic Disorders http://mnt.to/3MRF #dermatology

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Bullous Pemphigoid Linked to Cerebrovascular Disease, Dementia : Internal Medicine News

internalmedicinenews.com — “Internal Medicine News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Internal Medicine News, the independent news publication. Our breaking news covers all areas of internal medicine including adolescent medicine; cardiovascular disease; dermatology; diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism; gastroenterology; geriatric medicine; infectious diseases; mental health; oncology and hematology; nephrology and urology; neurology; pulmonary disease and sleep medicine; practice treView full resource at internalmedicinenews.com

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Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2010 at 11:02 pm By:

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Patients with bullous pemphigoid (autoimmune skin disease) tend to have cerebrovascular disease and dementia. http://bit.ly/aGacTA

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Bullous pemphigoid in infancy developing after the first vaccination - Hafiji - 2010 - Clinical and Experimental Dermatology - Wiley Online Library

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Bullous pemphigoid in infancy developing after the first vaccination - Hafiji - 2010 - Clinical and Experimental Dermatology - Wiley Online LibraryView full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Bullous pemphigoid in infancy developing after the first vaccination: (Source: Clinical And Experimental Dermatology) http://bit.ly/chJ3kl

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Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis (Bullous Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (EHK), also known as bullous congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (bullous CIE), is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis, although up to 50% of cases represent new mutations. EHK presents as a bullous disease in newborns, followed ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis is a skin condition that may be present at birth characterized by fluid filled blisters. http://bit.ly/d4QWT0

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Lupus Erythematosus, Bullous: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bullous systemic lupus erythematosus (BSLE) is an autoantibody-mediated subepidermal blistering disease that occurs in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).1 The diagnosis of bullous systemic lupus erythematosus requires the following elements:Fulfillment of the American ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Patients with lupus who experience blistering may have bullous systemic lupus erythematosus. Learn about this condition.http://bit.ly/aFQrMD

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Pemphigus, Paraneoplastic: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Anhalt et al1 first described paraneoplastic pemphigus in 1990. The authors reported 5 patients with underlying neoplasms who developed oral erosions and bullous skin eruptions. Skin biopsy samples showed both suprabasal acantholysis and interface dermatitis. ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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A rare disease that causes blisters in the mouth area and may signify underlying cancer is paraneoplastic pemphigus. http://bit.ly/az2SM3

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Linear IgA Dermatosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Linear immunoglobulin A (IgA) dermatosis (LAD) is an autoimmune subepidermal vesiculobullous disease that may be idiopathic or drug-induced. Children and adults are affected, with disease of the former historically referred to as chronic bullous dermatosis of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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An autoimmune condition which causes skin blistering may be diagnosed as linear IgA dermatosis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bdz6h9

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Drug-Induced Bullous Disorders: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bullous or blistering drug eruptions and drug-induced anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity syndromes are among the most serious types of adverse drug reactions. Based on the various mechanisms, bullous drug eruptions may be classified into the following categories: ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Itchy skin rashes with blisters may occur as a reaction to medications. Learn more about drug-induced bullous disorders.http://bit.ly/bCvGWN

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Pemphigoid Gestationis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is a rare autoimmune bullous dermatosis of pregnancy. The disease was originally named herpes gestationis on the basis of the morphological herpetiform feature of the blisters, but this term is a misnomer because ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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An itchy rash with blisters that appears during pregnancy may be pemphigoid gestationis. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/bUbqaU

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Bullous Disease of Dialysis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bullous dermatosis of dialysis is a syndrome of cutaneous fragility and blistering.1, 2 The skin lesions clinically and histologically resemble those of porphyria cutanea tarda. Lesions predominantly occur in sun-exposed skin, most often on the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:32 pm By:

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Skin blistering after dialysis, particularly on the backs of the hands, may be deemed bullous disease of dialysis. http://bit.ly/ci7yzT

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