Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Placentia, CA
Placentia 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 Placentia * Alexander Miller MD  Dean F Murphy MD  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  David B Friedman MD  Alto Care Medical Group  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Applebaum Stanowicz Watcher Liem & Dangar MDs  Cheryl L Effron MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Rehlen Bartlow Goodman & Baron MDs Inc  Talbert Medical Group  Amar Medical Group  Lawrence Sherwin MD  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Samireh Z Said MD  Grall Medical Clinic  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Edward M Kramer MD  Charles Salinger MD  Tien Nguyen MD  California Dermatology Center  Gene J Lin MD  Marvous Saunders MD  Andrew A Ceavatta MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  Y Alyssa Kim MD  Elizabeth H Steinberg MD  Pacific Coast Dermatology  Preferred Dermatology  Howard G Lang MD  Gary C Lee MD  Donna West MD  Tommy H Chen MD  Huntington Beach Dermatology  Joseph F Chow MD  Richard H Chu MD  Beach Cities Dermatology  Orange County Dermatology & Surgery  Newport Coast Dermatology  Joseph A Manzini MD  Roderick McDonald MD  Orange County Dermatology & Surgery  Magan Medical Clinic  Dermatology Laser Clinic of Huntington Beach  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Elisa Yoo MD  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Jacob Rispler MD  Boston Dermatology  Daniel C Dwyer MD  Margaret M Shannon MD Inc  Total Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Group of Irvine  Drs Freed & Strauss  James S Waldman MD  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Beckman Laser Surgery Center  Pacific Hair Institute  Suwapang Pattummadith MD  Saves the Day Dermatology Medical Corp  Saves the Day Dermatology Medical Corp  Huntington Harbor Dermatology & Laser Center  Helton Skin & Laser Institute  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Ziering Medical  Dermatology & Laser Clinic Inc  Bella Cara Dermatology  Talbert Medical Group  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center  The Dermatology Center Placentia, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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