bullous pemphigoid Flashcards
1
Q
what
A
autoimmune condition causing sub-epidermal blistering of skin
2
Q
features
A
itchy tense blisters, typically around flexures
no mucosal involvement - mouth is spared
3
Q
skin biopsy shows
A
immunoflorescence shows IgG and C3 at dermoepidermal junction
4
Q
Mx
A
referral to dermatology
oral steroids
5
Q
no mucosal involvement indicates
A
bullous pemphigoid
6
Q
mucosal involvement indicates
A
pemphigus vulgaris
