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Bullous pemphigoid
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Bullous pemphigoid, also referred to as BP, is a chronic autoimmune skin disease, involving the formation of blisters below the surface of the skin and antibodies against the type XVII collagen component of hemidesmosomes. It can also (albeit only rarely) involve the mucous membranes, and has been shown to afflict dogs, cats, pigs, and horses, as well as humans.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Classification
Classification
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Causes
Causes
Differentiating Bullous Pemphigoid from Other Diseases
Differentiating Bullous Pemphigoid from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
Gender
Race
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
Symptoms
Physical Examination
Skin
Extremity
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Trunk
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Face
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Bullous pemphigoid. With permission from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Prevention
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

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