Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Rochester Hills, MI
Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills * Lisa Meils MD  Joseph A Stutz MD  Cynthia Chow MD  Myron Kopin MD  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  Rochester Dermatology Clinic  North Oakland Dermatology  Edward Ruiz MD  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Mohammad Ghaemi MD  Somerset Dermatology Institute  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Ali Moiin MD  Ramos & Associates  Indira C Misra-Higgins MD & Daisy R Ramos MD  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Henry Ford Clinic Troy  Lori Fedoronko MD  Lifetime Dermatology  Skin & Vein Center  Neldagae Chisa MD  Dermatology Center of Lake Orion  Carl J Cohen MD  Dermatology Associates  Birmingham Dermatology  David Spurlin MD PLLC  Arnold C Fellman MD PC  Theodore A Golden MD  Koger Dermatology  Lynn Sikorski DO  Cosmetic Dermatology & Vein Center  Academic Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Koprince Dermatology  Edward S Lerchin MD  Fred M Novice MD  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Drs Marvin Siegel & Michael Siegel  Scott B Karlene MD PC  Joel J Harris DO  Bingham Farms Dermatology  Lenise Banse MD  Stanley S Roland DO  Skin Cancer Center of Southeast Michigan PC  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Syed L Husain-Hamzavi MD  Anthony & Amy Cardellio DO  Anthony & Amy Cardellio DO  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Dermatology Associates of Macomb Oakland  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Drs Iacobelli & DiGregorio PC  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Bobbi D Edwards MD PC  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Michigan Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery  Jeffrey M Shuster MD  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Franklin Dermatology  Everett Simmons Jr. MD  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Michigan Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Warren  Dermatology Warren  Dermatology Warren  Heidelberg Dermatology  Heidelberg Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Associated Dermatology  Susan H Klemmer MD  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Dermatology  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Drs Chapman, Kleinsmith & Watnick  Richard S Schwartz MD PC  Forche & Michels MDs  Forche & Michels MDs  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Henry Ford Health System Dermatology  Hart Dermatology  Farmington Dermatologists  Farmington Dermatologists  Shore Pointe Dermatology  Harper Dermatology Rochester Hills, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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