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Bullous pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid

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Is a type of:

Skin conditions • Autoimmune conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Blister rash
Mouth ulcers
Skin blisters
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Bullous pemphigoid
Cyclosporine
3.9
7 reviews
Steroids
Topical steroid
Antihistamine

Tests

Bullous pemphigold ag (bp180) antibody

Related questions

A 35-year old asked:

Who discovered bullous pemphigoid?

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A 36-year old asked:

Are there usually many symptoms when you have bullous pemphigoid?

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A 33-year old asked:

How to treat bullous pemphigoid from bacteria?

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A 38-year old asked:

I was wondering is a labrador's fur harmful to people having a skin disease like bullous pemphigoid?

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A 53-year old female asked:

Prednisone60mg/5days, & Promethazine25mg for Bullous Pemphigoid. Med has caused rash popping up all over, even hands/feet. How to treat? ( see pics).

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 53-year old female asked:

I have SLE, & Bullous Pemphigoid (blisters). What would be good to raise low platelets? (Med &/or foods, vitamins)?

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A 24-year old female asked:

My mom is 56, on a breo inhaler for asthma, takes an antidepressant & iron & is in remission (over 5 years now) of bullous pemphigoid. Is the COVID vaccines safe for her even with her having had an auto immune disease?

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A 78-year old male asked about a 78-year old male:

I have been taking minicin for about two years and have weakness upper and lower body. Minicin is for Bullous pemphagoid . R/o DILE?

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A 33-year old asked:

What exactly is bullous emphysema?

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A 43-year old male asked:

What does severe bullous emphysematous changes mean?

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A 36-year old male asked:

I have a bullous lesion on my penis ot isn't painful but also won't clear up?

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A 78-year old male asked about a 78-year old male:

My husband was diagnosed with bullous pemphagoid earlier this year. Due to the nature of the disease is the flu shot something to be avoided? Thank u

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A 43-year old asked:

Is bullous emphysema painful?

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A 39-year old asked:

What is emphysematous bullous lung disease?

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A 44-year old asked:

What does bullous emphysema changes mean?

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A 34-year old asked:

Is bullous emphysema the same as regular?

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A 48-year old asked:

Bullous impetigo diagnosed for 4 month old baby. How serious is this?

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A female asked:

I am flying in 4 weeks and currently have an incredibly painful bullous myringitis. Is it better to heal or pop. How long does it take to heal?

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A 39-year old asked:

Has anyone got any information on a condition called bullous emphysema? What is it?

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A member asked:

I have had this for a month now and it doesn't feel like it's getting any better - Bullous myringitis. I am currently applying antibiotic drops in my ?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it true that bullous lung disease surgery dangerous?

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A member asked:

Can i spread cicatricial pemphigoid to my family? I was recently diasnosed with cicatricial pemphigoid in my mouth, and am worried about passing it on to my wife and children. Is this possible?

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A 22-year old asked:

My mom was diagnosed with bullous emphysema from her general practioner. Should she go see a specialist for this?

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A 78-year old male asked:

Is there any ongoing research for the use of low dose naltrexone in autoimmune diseases especially in the case of bullous pemphagoid.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 53-year old female asked:

CT scan - bi-apical bullous changes. What does that mean? Dr doesn't seemed concerned. Asked if I am near smokers. No and quit in 98. He said good

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A female asked:

Does impetigo leave scars? My daughter is being treated for bullous impetigo on her arms. Will it leave scars?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

My mom was diagnosed with bullous emphysema from her general doctor. Does she need to go to a specialist for this?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

What do you suggest if my mom was diagnosed with bullous emphysema from her general doctor. should she go see a specialist for this.?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old female asked:

Ct chest no contrast says hyperinflation. Dr says CT was normal & long torso is the reason lungs look big. Would air trapping & bullous show up in ct?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

What to do about ear infection (bullous myringitis); when will I get my hearing back?

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