Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Eldersburg, MD
Eldersburg 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 Eldersburg * Lawrence R Feldman MD  Charlotte Modly MD  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Dermatology Laser Center  Carolyn J Pass MD  Frederick N Pearson MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Columbia Dermatology Center  Risa Jampel MD PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  Anita L Henderson MD  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  William Dvorine MD  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Mitchell Klapper MD  Thomas B Day MD  Greater Washington Dermatology  Allison Linquist MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Warwick L Morison MD  Warwick L Morison MD  David Strobel MD  Bonnie S Epstein MD  Larry H Gaston MD  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  Ciro R Martins MD  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  North Baltimore Dermatology Advanced Dermatology Bel-Air  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Drs Simmons-O'Brien & Orlinsky LLC  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Maryland Laser Skin & Vein Institute  Joseph W Burnett MD  Mark H Lowitt MD LLC  Herbert L Kronthal MD  Stanley J Miller MD  Ronald N Shore MD  Gerald W Newman MD LLC  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  John Skouge MD PA  Cylburn E Soden MD  Saif U Syed MD  Bruce E Beacham MD  Clinical Associates PA Towson  M Eugene Tudino MD  Regina Anderson MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Roni W Ford MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Monte S Meltzer MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  University of Maryland Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Mercy Medical Center Dermatology  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Clinical Associates PA Towson  Comprehensive Dermatology PC  Michael Radowsky MD  Stephen R Damm MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Brown & Canning MDs  Brown & Canning MDs  Israel S Eckman MD  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Johns Hopkins Outpatient Dermatology  Joseph M Porres MD  Greater Washington Dermatology  Walter J Giblin MD  Robert I Horowitz MD  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Elizabeth A Liotta MD  Samuel S Norvell Jr. MD  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA Eldersburg, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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