Bullous Pemphigoid Center - Torrance, CA
Torrance 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 Torrance * Paul J Gethner MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Torrance Specialty  Dermatology Group of Southern California  Dermatology Group of Southern California  Dermatology Group of Southern California  David M Duffy MD  Takako G Iwasaki MD  Amber A Kyle MD Inc  Dermatology Group of Southern California  Selbert A Chernila MD  William R Crudup MD  Christopher Ho MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  Hala Koudsi MD  Arlen Millman MD  Kurt F Pickus MD  West Dermatology Medical Group  Susan Goodlerner MD  Celibre Medical  James V O'Connell MD  Robert C Wang MD  Dermatology Treatment Center of the South Bay  Beach Cities Dermatology  John F Gebhard MD  Beatrice C Kalata MD  Kaiser Permanente-Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente-Dermatology  Keerthi R DeSilva MD  Dermatology Associates  Lawrence S Moy MD  Glynis Ablon MD  Jamie MacDougall MD  Murad Medical Group  Carmen C Capodanno MD  Cary E Feibleman MD  Westchester Dermatology  Darlene Sampson MD  Howard L Sofen MD  Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Dermatology Dept  Panacea Health Care  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Gary G Ramelli MD  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Douglas A Smith MD  Douglas K Ulmer MD  Pacific Surgical & Laser Institute  William Coffey MD  Marcia J Glenn MD  Metropolitan Dermatology Medical Group  Norman Stirling MD  Baldev K Devgan & Manju Devgan MDs  Douglas A Blose MD  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  TLC Skin Laser Center  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Alan W Heller MD  Drs Cho & Han  Kangihnn Paik MD  Wilshire Aesthetics Medical Group  Vitiligo & Pigment Institute of Southern California  Erma L Benitez MD  Carla E Herriford MD  Richard P Kaplan MD  William D Keith MD  Dermatologic Medical Associates of Century City  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Forever Young Inc  David Rahimi MD  Dermatologic Medical Associates of Century City  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  John J Estrada MD  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Stuart L Shear MD  Hirsch Skin & Cancer Medical Group  Kirby Dermatology  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Gerard Nat MD  Daniel Taheri MD  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Stanley M Bierman MD  Bosley Medical  Talbert Medical Group  Harry W Saperstein MD  Beverly Hills Medical Management  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Alan Rosenbach MD  Harry W Saperstein MD  Harry W Saperstein MD  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Wallace Medical Group  Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Dermatology  Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Dermatology Torrance, CaliforniaUpcoming 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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