Bullous pemphigoid
Symptoms:
- bullae (large blisters, thin walled sacs filled with clear fluid, greater than 1 cm. diameter)
- multiple
- usually located on the arms, legs, or trunk
- may also occur in the mouth
- may weep, crust over
- may appear deep below the surface of the skin
- may erode the skin, form ulcers or open sores
- itching
- rashes
- mouth sores
- gums, bleeding
Signs and tests:
Skin lesion biopsy shows subepidermal blister (a blister that occurs beneath the outer skin layer and the inner skin layers) and immunoglobulin deposits.
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