Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Downers Grove, IL
Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove * Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  AC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  Clear Complexions RX  Aesthetic & Clinical Dermatology Associates  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  Barsky Dermatological Association  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Dermatology Associates of LaGrange  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Kiran R Bais MD  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Anthony M Janiga MD  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Julie A Moore MD  Sophia E Welykyj MD  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Fine Skin Dermatology  Medical Surgical Dermarology  Michael A Greenberg MD  John E Stopka MD  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Aleksander Krunic MD SC  Bryan C Schultz MD  A & G Dermatology  Academic & Clinical Associates  A & G Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Academic & Clinical Associates  Southwest Dermatology  Southwest Dermatology  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Raymond W Vahl MD  Advanced Urology Center  Schaumburg Dermatology  Bielinski Dermatology  Bielinski Dermatology  Marvin H Margolis MD  Fox Valley Dermatology  Pronger Smith Medical Care  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Cole D Lundquist MD  Raymond M Handler MD & Roland S Medansky MD  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Fahey Medical Center  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Dolar Koya MD  Taraneh S Firoozi MD  Chicago Skin Clinic  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Matthew Oommen MD  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Oliver H Drabkin MD  Miroslawa Dulczewska Miller MD PhD  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Glazer Dermatology  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC Downers Grove, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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