Skin path Flashcards
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Pemphigus vulgaris
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Mucocutaneous blistering disease that is characterized by flaccid bull and intercellular IgG deposits in the epidermis. Autoantibodies are formed against desmogelin, an adhesion molecule.
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Bullous impetigo
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Contagious infection of the skin caused by Staph, Strep, or both. The bullous type is associated with Staph aureus infection. The lesions consist of macule, vesicles, bull, and honey colored crusts which leave redounded areas when removed.
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Bullous pemphigoid
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Benign pruritic disease characterized by tense blisters as opposed to flaccid blisters in pemphigus. Oral lesions are very rare.
