Researchers identified three different clusters of bullous pemphigoid, the most common autoimmune blistering disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology.
According to the researchers, bullous pemphigoid (BP) is characterized by erythematous patches with or without blisters. Common diagnosis criteria include age older than 70 years, absence of atrophic scars or mucosal involvement and predominant involvement of the neck and head.
However, atypical presentations with mucosal involvement have been previously described in up to 30% of patients.
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Researchers organize bullous pemphigoid by three main profiles
Researchers identified three different clusters of bullous pemphigoid, the most common autoimmune blistering disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology.
According to the researchers, bullous pemphigoid (BP) is characterized by erythematous patches with or without blisters. Common diagnosis criteria include age older than 70 years, absence of atrophic scars or mucosal involvement and predominant involvement of the neck and head.
However, atypical presentations with mucosal involvement have been previously described in up to 30% of patients.
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