Pemphigus Erythematosus: eMedicine Dermatology
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Pemphigus Erythematosus: eMedicine Dermatology
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Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:23 pm By:
Scaling blisters & patches on the scalp, face and body may be diagnosed as pemphigus erythematosus. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/9qGOeB
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Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic, scarring, atrophy producing, photosensitive dermatosis. Discoid lupus erythematosus may occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and some patients (1 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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A different type of lupus, discoid lupus erythematosus produces sores, inflammation, and scarring in certain areas. http://bit.ly/cv6oAa
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
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Mixed connective-tissue disease (MCTD) is a disorder with features of systemic sclerosis (SSc), lupus erythematosus, and polymyositis. U1-ribonucleoprotein (RNP) antibodies are a specific marker of the disease. MCTD is considered a distinct syndrome and should not ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Mixed connective-tissue disease combines elements from other connective tissue diseases. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/aXtiTy
Lupus Erythematosus, Acute: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lupus erythematosus is a heterogeneous connective-tissue disease associated with polyclonal B-cell activation and is believed to result from the interplay of genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. The spectrum of disease involvement can vary from limited cutaneous ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus can mimic the look of rosacea, but the outcome is much different. Learn more. http://bit.ly/c1tWZs
Lupus Erythematosus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lupus erythematosus (LE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain. Drug-induced lupus erythematosus (DILE) is a variant of autoimmune disease that resolves within days to months after withdrawal ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Lupus erythematosus can be drug-induced after using certain medications. Learn which medications can cause this. http://bit.ly/aXQkfT
Lupus Erythematosus, Subacute Cutaneous: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) is a nonscarring non-atrophy-producing photosensitive dermatosis. SCLE may occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Sjogren syndrome, and deficiency of the second component of complement (C2d), or it may be ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is characterized by a dry rash on the back & chest. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/d9GTro
Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare disorder caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies. Only 1% of infants with positive maternal autoantibodies develop neonatal lupus erythematosus. The most common clinical manifestations are cardiac, dermatologic, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Neonatal lupus erythematosus is a rare and possibly deadly condition. See the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/caKkHF
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
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 6:04 pm By:
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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
Pemphigus, Drug-Induced: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Drug-induced pemphigus is a well-established variant of pemphigus. Since the 1950s, evidence has grown that drugs may cause or exacerbate pemphigus. A drug origin should be considered in every new patient with pemphigus. The most common ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:55 pm By:
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Blisters that form in a rash-like pattern after exposure to certain drugs is sometimes deemed drug-induced pemphigus. http://bit.ly/b7ugXH
Pemphigus Herpetiformis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus herpetiformis is a clinical variant of pemphigus that combines the clinical features of dermatitis herpetiformis with the immunopathologic features of pemphigus. Previously, pemphigus was described using various terms, including herpetiform pemphigus, acantholytic herpetiform dermatitis, pemphigus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:51 pm By:
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A rare disorder in which blisters may form in clusters may be diagnosed as pemphigus herpetiformis. Learn more. http://bit.ly/9RwFlU
Pemphigus Foliaceus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is generally a benign variety of pemphigus. It is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the loss of intercellular adhesion of keratinocytes in the upper parts of the epidermis (acantholysis), resulting in the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:47 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
If blisters tend to form on your skin after the skin is rubbed, you may be diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus. http://bit.ly/c6oc8G
Fogo Selvagem: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fogo selvagem (FS), or endemic pemphigus foliaceus (PF), is an autoimmune, organ-specific blistering disease, in which autoantibodies specific for desmoglein 1 may lead to acantholysis (ie, cell-cell detachment). Desmoglein 1 is a glycoprotein that belongs to ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:37 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Dermatologist give a diagnosis of Fogo selvagem (pemphigus foliaceus)? Learn what it is & the causes. http://bit.ly/cNobM7
Pemphigus, IgA: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Immunoglobulin A (IgA) pemphigus is a group of newly characterized immune-mediated intraepidermal blistering skin diseases. Unlike typical immunoglobulin G (IgG)-mediated pemphigus, IgA pemphigus is characterized by tissue-bound and circulating IgA autoantibodies that target the desmosomal proteins ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2010 at 5:16 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
An autoimmune blistering disorder in which IgA antibodies attach to the skin surface, IgA pemphigus is rare. http://bit.ly/bnm06S
Oral Manifestations of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Oral lesions are observed commonly in autoimmune blistering skin diseases. Oral lesions can be the predominant or minor clinical manifestation of a given disease. Pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid are the earliest recognized autoimmune blistering diseases, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 3:09 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
In individuals with blistering diseases, oral lesions are commonly noted. http://bit.ly/b3QMYx
Familial Benign Pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey Disease): eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Familial benign pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey disease) originally was described by the Hailey brothers in 1939.1 Familial benign pemphigus is a chronic autosomal dominant disorder with incomplete penetrance. Approximately two thirds of patients with familial benign pemphigus ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 4, 2010 at 6:49 pm By:
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Acantholytic dermatosis may be a variant of Hailey-Hailey disease; check out the newly updated article: http://bit.ly/b7yqF4
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