Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Rocklin, CA
Rocklin 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 Rocklin * Robert H Hargrove MD  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  Nancy L Page MD  C Stephen Goetz MD  David No MD  Joseph Cerny MD  Jon A Erickson MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Bruce D Miller MD  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  Midtown Dermatology  E Patrick Creehan MD  John A Kasch MD  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  William H Chan MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Elliott L Adams MD  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Sierraderm  Haines P Ely MD  Jenine L Tanabe MD  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Elizabeth M Kass MD  William Abildgaard MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Central Valley Dermatology  Richard D Zumwalt MD  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Linda Davis-Reed MD  Linda Davis-Reed MD  North Valley Dermatology Center  North Valley Dermatology Center  North Valley Dermatology Center  Shirley L Van MD  Gary Wagner MD  Dermatology Affiliates  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Diane S Silver MD  Lewis H May II MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Gary L Wright MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Renewal Dermatology & Laser  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Alexander Lewis MD  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Adam Wallach MD Rocklin, 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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