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  • Blisters at the base of my feet

  • Blisters in the epigastric area

  • The red lumps came out on the skin and blistered a few hours later

  • Blisters on the skin that can be easily torn off

  • Shingles-like rash on the back of the hand

  • Blistering on the skin on my extremities

  • There are colorless blisters

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is bullous pemphigoid?

This is a rare skin condition that causes itchy hive-like rashes and fluid filled blisters that may rupture and become infected. It is an autoimmune condition caused by the body's immune cells and antibodies attacking its own cells. It is more common in older people (above 60 years old) but can sometimes occur in younger people. The condition usually improves within 5 years.

Symptoms of bullous pemphigoid

  • Skin blisters that break easily

  • Blisters

  • Skin redness or red bumpy rashes

Questions your doctor may ask to check for bullous pemphigoid

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose bullous pemphigoid

  • Do you have blisters on your skin that can be easily torn off?

  • Do you have blisters on your skin?

  • Do you have red skin or red spots on the skin?

Treatment for bullous pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid is treated with immune suppressing medication, as well as other medication, like antibiotics if infection has occurred.

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References

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  • Bağcı IS, Horváth ON, Ruzicka T, Sárdy M. Bullous pemphigoid. Autoimmun Rev. 2017 May;16(5):445-455. doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2017.03.010. Epub 2017 Mar 8. PMID: 28286109.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1568997217300630?via%3Dihub

  • Cohen PR. Dyshidrosiform Bullous Pemphigoid. Medicina (Kaunas). 2021 Apr 20;57(4):398. doi: 10.3390/medicina57040398. PMID: 33924249; PMCID: PMC8074754.

    https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/4/398

  • Pratasava V, Sahni VN, Suresh A, Huang S, Are A, Hsu S, Motaparthi K. Bullous Pemphigoid and Other Pemphigoid Dermatoses. Medicina (Kaunas). 2021 Oct 4;57(10):1061. doi: 10.3390/medicina57101061. PMID: 34684098; PMCID: PMC8539012.

    https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/10/1061

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Yukiko Ueda

Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)

Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.

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