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Bullous Pemphigoid - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Bullous Pemphigoid ?

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a chronic blistering of the skin. Bullous pemphigoid is a complexion disorder characterized by Huge blisters.The blisters are Huge & can occur anywhere on the complexion but are more common on the complexion fold areAlthough such Although the groin & armpits. Bullous pemphigoid can also involve the mouth. The disease is rarely life-threatening.

What are causes of Bullous Pemphigoid ?

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder, meaning it is caused when the body's immune system malfunctions. The immune system is meant to defend the body against bacteria, viruses, & disease, but instead produces antibodies against healthy tissue, cells & organs. Some patients with Bullous pemphigoid have other autoimmune diseases such diabetes & rheumatoid arthritis. Different other factors have been reported to play a role in triggering Bullous pemhigoid, include drugs (furosemide, penicillin's), mechanical trauma, & physical traumAlthough (burns from radiation, sun or heat). Some other causes are .

• Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease. This means that the cells in the body that normally fight infection or germs attack the complexion cells, causing blisters. No one knows why the immune cells start attacking the complexion cells.
• Bullous pemphigoid is not contagious; that is, it does not spread from person to person.

What are the symptoms of Bullous Pemphigoid ?

Bullous Pemphigoid have following symptoms -

• Usually the complexion is very itchy & large, red welts & hives may appear before or during the formation of blisters.
• Rash may be present.
• Bullous pemphigoid also develop blisters in the mouth or down the throat in the esophagus.
• complexion ulcers may form.

Treatment About Bullous Pemphigoid.

• Strong corticosteroid creams such Although Temovate
• Blood tests are usually inconclusive.
• Tetracycline & Minocycline antibiotics are very useful About mild to moderate disease
• Oral steroids (prednisone, prednisolone) are the treatment of choice About severe cases. Regular visits will be needed because the dose must be adjusted frequently, & side effects must be monitored
• Erythromycin
• Nicotinamide

Bullous pemphigoid is a self-limiting disease that is in most cases eventually completely clears up & the treatment can be stopped. Treatment is usually needed About several years, but generally In the post a few months it is possible to reduce the dose of medications to reasonably low levels.The condition can be controlled with strong medications. Bullous pemphigoid sometimes gets better on its own & can even disappear completely In the post a few years about 3 to 5 years.

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