Blisters Flashcards
1
Q
who often gets bullous pemphigoid?
A
elderly population
2
Q
what is the appearance of bullous pemphigoid?
A
tense fluid filled blisters on a red base.
3
Q
what is the management of bullous pemphigoid
A
dressings if needed
topical steroids
widespread means oral steroids/ tetracycline+nicotinamide, immunosuppresion.
4
Q
who often gets pemphigous vulgaris?
A
middle aged people
5
Q
what are blisters in pemphigous vulgaris?
A
flaccid and easily ruptured so often leave erosions and crusts
6
Q
what is the management of pemphigous vulgaris?
A
wound dressings
high dose oral steroids
immunosuppresion
