Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta Dermatologist Doctors for Bullous PemphigoidType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Alpharetta * Christine Glavey MD  Atlanta Dermatology Vein & Research  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Eileen S Niren MD  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  North Atlanta Psychiatry & Corinne G Smith MD  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Edmund R Clement MD  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  Robert Kelleher MD  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  David B Pharis, MD, PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dunwoody Dermatology  Northside Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Peter C D'Aubermont MD  Russell Harris MD PC  Peachtree Dunwoody Dermatology  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Raymond Caputo MD  Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Georgia Dermatology Center  Babcock Dermatology  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Steven S Thomas MD  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Robert McClure MD  Buckhead Dermatology PC  Gardner Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Woodstock Dermatology PC  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  John F O'Brien MD  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care Inc  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Georgia Skin Specialists  Georgia Skin Specialists  Georgia Skin Specialists  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA  Northwest Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Specialist  Skin Cancer Specialists PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Family Dermatology of Fayetteville  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Marietta Dermatology Associates PA Alpharetta, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Bullous PemphigoidRead the Bullous Pemphigoid article » What is bullous pemphigoid?Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disease characterized by tense blistering eruptions on the surface of the skin. Occasionally, the inner lining tissue of the mouth (mucous membrane tissue) can be involved. The condition is caused by antibodies and inflammation abnormally accumulating in a certain layer of the skin or mucous membranes. This layer of tissue is called the "basement membrane." These antibodies (immunoglobulins) bind to proteins in the basement membrane called hemidesmosomal BP antigens and this attracts cells of inflammation. A majority of cases of bullous pemphigoid occur in people 50 years of age or older. While the cause is unknown, it is felt by some that an aging immune system may become activated in certain individuals with some genetic predisposition to develop bullous pemphigoid. What are symptoms of bullous pemphigoid?Symptoms of bullous pemphigoid include intense itching and burning sensation of the skin. When the mucous membranes of the mouth are affected, it can cause pain, burning, and sensitivity to acidic foods. Eating can be difficult, and involvement in the deeper areas of the throat can cause coughing. Involvement of the inner nose can cause nosebleeds. How is bullous pemphigoid diagnosed?Bullous pemphigoid is diagnosed based on the results of a biopsy of involved tissue. The biopsy can reveal the abnormal antibodies deposited in the basement membrane layer of skin or mucous membrane tissue. Bullous pemphigoid-like condition can sometimes be associated with other illnesses, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) and cancer. How is bullous pemphigoid treated?Bullous pemphigoid can be chronic and mild without affecting the general health of affected individuals. Treatment of bullous pemphigoid can resolve with topical cortisone creams bu... Recommended Reading Related to Bullous PemphigoidWhat is a skin biopsy?A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin for the purpose of further examination in the laboratory using a microscope. Skin biopsies are performed to diagnose a number of conditions.
Why is a skin biopsy performed?Skin biopsy is most frequently done to diagnose a skin growth such as a mole, or a skin condition such as a rash. A skin biopsy can also be used to diagnose a cancer of the skin. A skin biopsy may be indicated when a mole or other marking on the skin has changed in its shape, color, or size. A skin biopsy is also sometimes used to diagnose infections of the skin.
What methods are used to obtain a skin biopsy?Different techniques are used in different situations. Typically the biopsies are obtained using local anesthetics.
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