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dermatology
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uncommon (U.S.) Usually seen in those 50+.

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dermatologist
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bullous pemphigoid - skin condition with large blisters

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. more

some common symptoms
blister(s) or bump(s) on skin itching rash on arm(s) sore gums or bleeding gums

some related diagnoses

1 - 7 of 55 diagnoses
	atopic dermatitis

	bed bugs

	urticaria

	drugs and toxins

	scabies

	fungal infections skin

	pediculosis

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diagnostic test search results for 'bullous pemphigoid'

1 - 5 of 14 diagnostic tests

	Direct immunofluorescence (DIF)	bullous pemphigoid and Direct immunofluorescence (DIF)
	biopsy from edge of blister	bullous pemphigoid and biopsy from edge of blister
	indirect immunofluorescence (IIF)	bullous pemphigoid and indirect immunofluorescence (IIF)
	ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)	bullous pemphigoid and ELISA (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)
	Immunoblot antibody test	bullous pemphigoid and Immunoblot antibody test
	Immunoprecipitation	bullous pemphigoid and Immunoprecipitation
	immunoelectron microscopy	bullous pemphigoid and immunoelectron microscopy
	Biopsy oral lesion	bullous pemphigoid and Biopsy oral lesion
	CT larynx	bullous pemphigoid and CT larynx
	CT scan	bullous pemphigoid and CT scan
	Conjunctival biopsy	bullous pemphigoid and Conjunctival biopsy
	Immunoelectron microscopy skin	bullous pemphigoid and Immunoelectron microscopy skin
	Immunofluorescence microscopy	bullous pemphigoid and Immunofluorescence microscopy
	Punch biopsy	bullous pemphigoid and Punch biopsy
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therapeutic procedure search results for 'bullous pemphigoid'
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medications search results for 'bullous pemphigoid'
1 - 5 of 5 medications
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	Prednisone	bullous pemphigoid and Prednisone
	Tetracycline	bullous pemphigoid and Tetracycline
	Azathioprine	bullous pemphigoid and Azathioprine
	Rituximab	bullous pemphigoid and Rituximab
	Clobetasol	bullous pemphigoid and Clobetasol