Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Montgomery Village, MD
Montgomery Village 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 Montgomery Village * Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Roni W Ford MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Comprehensive Dermatology PC  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Walter J Giblin MD  Greater Washington Dermatology  Greater Washington Dermatology  Elizabeth A Liotta MD  Samuel S Norvell Jr. MD  Joseph M Porres MD  Robert I Horowitz MD  Ronald N Shore MD  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Sheldon K Gottlieb MD  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Stephen W White MD  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Center LLC  Brown & Canning MDs  Brown & Canning MDs  NIH Dermatology Branch  National Naval Medical Center Dermatology  Leonard C Sperling MD  Ronald B Prussick MD PC  Derm Associates PC  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  David Green MD  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  Brenda J Berberian MD  Richard J Castiello MD  Robert J Carnathan MD CHTD  Leonard Cutler MD  Daniel L Dellatorre MD  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Leonard Cutler MD  Shelly Hall MD  Lynn McKinley-Grant MD  Laurence H Miller MD PA  Margaret O'Neill MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Purnima Sau MD  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Leon E Brown MD  Anita L Henderson MD  Columbia Dermatology Center  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Drs Ford & Yeager  Warner & VanMeter MDs PA  Warner & VanMeter MDs PA  Ronald A Katz MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  Cylburn E Soden MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  David A Spott MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Stephen R Damm MD  Carolyn J Pass MD  Frederick N Pearson MD  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Marvin Chadab MD  Donald R Frisby MD  Allison Linquist MD  Robinson & Max Dermatology PA  Barbara C Williamson MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Largo  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Clinical Associates PA Reisterstown  Charlotte Modly MD  Valerie D Callender MD  Robyn F James MD  Dermatology Laser Center  Risa Jampel MD PA  Irving D Wolfe MD  David Strobel MD  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Clinical Associates PA Pikesville  Barbara K Honig  Barbara K Honig  William Dvorine MD  Mitchell Klapper MD  Lynda M Crawford MD Montgomery Village, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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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