03. Chronic blistering cutaneous conditions

Mucous membrane pemphigoid Other names Cicatricial pemphigoid; MMP, Benign mucosal pemphigoid, Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid,[1] Ocular pemphigoid,[2] and Scarring pemphigoid[1]) Specialty Dermatology  Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a rare chronic autoimmune subepithelial blistering disease characterized by erosive lesions of the mucous membranes and skin.[3] It is one of the pemphigoid diseases that can result in scarring.[4] Signs and symptoms The autoimmune reaction most commonly affects the oral mucosa in the mouth, causing lesions… read more »

Lupus erythematosus Specialty Rheumatology Lupus erythematosus is a collection of autoimmune diseases in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues.[1] Symptoms of these diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart, and lungs. The most common and most severe form is systemic lupus erythematosus. Signs and symptoms Symptoms vary from person to person, and may come and go. Almost everyone… read more »

Bullous pemphigoid A photo of legs covered in popped blisters caused by bullous pemphigoid. The blisters cover his entire body. Specialty Dermatology  Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune pruritic skin disease preferentially in older people, aged over 60, that may involve the formation of blisters (bullae) in the space between the epidermal and dermal skin layers. The disorder is a type of pemphigoid. It is classified as a type II hypersensitivity reaction,… read more »

Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (a) Widespread vesiculobullous eruption on the lower limbs with elements in a “string of pearls” arrangement; (b) targetoid vesicular lesions on erythematous skin involving the dorsa of the hands; (c) blisters with a “string of pearls” configuration and crusts in the perioral area; (d) erythematous, vesicular lesions partially eroded on the… read more »