What Is Bullous Pemphigoid?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Bullous Pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system attacks the thin layer of tissue below the upper layer of the skin. It is characterized by skin rashes and blistering. Though the condition can affect any person of any age, it most commonly affects the elderly.
There are several presentations of this disease. For instance, the most common type of bullous pemphigoid is the generalized bullous form, where tense fluid-filled sacs (bullae) can arise in any part of the skin surface. Moreover, other less common forms involve the presence of groups of tiny vesicles or itchy hive-like lesions that may or may not evolve into bullae.
