Bullous Pemphigoid Quiz
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Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
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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What is Bullous Pemphigoid?
This rare skin condition causes itchy, hive-like rashes and fluid-filled blisters that may burst and become infected. It is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune cells and antibodies attack its own cells. It is more common in people over 60 years old but can sometimes occur in younger individuals. The condition usually improves within 5 years.
Typical Symptoms of Bullous Pemphigoid
Skin blisters that break easily
Blisters
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Bullous Pemphigoid
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have easily torn blisters on your skin?
Do you have skin blisters?
Do you have red skin or red spots?
Treatmentof Bullous Pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is treated with immune-suppressing medication and other medicines, like antibiotics if an infection has occurred.
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References
Miyamoto D, Santi CG, Aoki V, Maruta CW. Bullous pemphigoid. An Bras Dermatol. 2019 Mar-Apr;94(2):133-146. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20199007. Epub 2019 May 9. PMID: 31090818; PMCID: PMC6486083.
https://www.scielo.br/j/abd/a/BsschZpGNWjSKJ3rFKBCXjm/?lang=en
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.
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Reviewed By:
Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
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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