Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Jupiter, FL
Jupiter 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 Jupiter * Elise C Hillmann MD  Richard Mayron MD  Genesis Dermatology  New Age Dermatology  A Center For Dermatology Cosmetic & Laser Surgery  Skin Cancer Center of The Palm Beaches  Skin & Cancer Associates  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Gardens Dermatology Center  Shauna Kranendonk MD  Heather E Houck MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Water's Edge Dermatology  Lewis H Kaminester MD  James W Franks DO  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Skin & Laser Associates of Palm Beach  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Island Dermatology & Laser Institute  Navarro Dermatology Skin & Vein Care  Charles E Griff MD PA  Barry Kuttner MD  Charles E Griff MD PA  Charles E Griff MD PA  Barry Kuttner MD  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Romagosa Dermatology  Romagosa Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of theTreasure Coast  Dermatology Centers  Connelly Skin Cancer Center  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Treasure Coast Dermatology  Dermatology Centers  Mark R Kaiser MD PA  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Palm Beach Dermatology Inc  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Dermatology Center of Wellington PA  Palm Beach Dermatology Institute  Joseph C Gretzula DO  Water's Edge Dermatology  Shamsher Singh MD  Ellis Gottesfield MD  William I Roth MD  Allergy Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Boynton Beach Skin Institute  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Palm Beach Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Dermatology Associates of Boca  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Advanced Dermatology Care & Cancer  Pineapple Grove Aesthetics & Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dr. Richard Rubenstein  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Skin & Cancer Associates  Family Allergy & Asthma  Boca Raton Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches  Jeffrey M Scricca MD  Jackie M Tripp MD PLC  Peter G Ballas II MD  Dermatology of Boca  Dermatology of Boca  Tamara L Gmitter MD  Sukal Skin Institute  Buchbinder Dermatology Center  Buchbinder Dermatology Center Jupiter, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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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