Bullous Pemphigoid Center - New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle * Tobi B Klar MD  Karen M Mackler MD  Dermatology Associates of Westchester PC  Barbara L Lukash MD  Joseph A DiPietro MD  Cynthia B Yalowitz MD  The Skin Specialty Group  Harold Mermelstein MD  Neil S Goldberg MD  Southern Westchester Dermatology  Claudette H Troyer MD  Nancy C Howanitz MD  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Continuum Medical Group  Elizabeth R Rosenthal MD & Elizabeth R Marsh MD  Elizabeth R Rosenthal MD & Elizabeth R Marsh MD  Virginia Chen MD  Albert Einstein College of Medicine  Central Westchester Dermatology  Jay S Lerman MD  Jeffrey B Goldstein MD  Wainwright Dermatology, PLLC  Katz MD & O'Connor MD  Katz MD & O'Connor MD  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Ronald R Liteplo MD  Marc E Grossman MD  Westchester Dermatology PC  White Plains Dermatology Associates  Richard H Saffran MD  Kenneth B Goldman MD  Sherri K Kaplan MD  Ruth K Treiber MD  Ruth K Treiber MD  Ruth K Treiber MD  Joshua S Berger MD  Andrew Bronin MD  Abadir Associates  Abadir Associates  Peter G Burk MD  Gerald F Davis MD  Elena R Berkowitz MD  Leonard A Rosmarin MD  The Dermatology Center  Chubak & Graf MDs  Dermpath Inc  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Rhoda S Narins MD  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Nancy S Wolfin MD  Frank C Taliercio MD  Bodian Dermatology Group  Jeannette O Graf MD FAAD  Stanley Strick MD  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Manhasset Dermatology  Angela Azar MD FAAD  Clifford M Berck MD  Psoriasis Care Center  Mollick, Etra, Etra & Cohen MDs  Michael Paltiel MD  Sadick Dermatology  Paul Kechijian MD  Dimitris C Zouzias MD  Charles C Kwak MD PLLC  Advanced Dermatology Westchester PLLC  Advanced Dermatology Westchester PLLC  Eric J Fryer MD & Jennifer Fryer MD  Eric J Fryer MD & Jennifer Fryer MD  Alan B Schliftman MD  Jian Cui MD PC  Queens Crossing Dermatology  Queens Crossing Dermatology  Melvin Gelfarb MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Robert H Tankel MD  Ian Pravda MD  Georgette N Aprile MD  Drs DePietro & Yunakov  Drs DePietro & Yunakov  Douglaston Dermatology New Rochelle, New YorkUpcoming 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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