bullous pemphigoid

Question 1

what is bullous pemphigoid

Answer 1

autoimmune condition causing sub-epidermal blistering of the skin

Question 2

features of bullous pemphigoid

Answer 2

itchy, tense blisters around flexures
heal without scarring
no mucosal involvement

Question 3

investigations for bullous pemphigoid

Answer 3

skin biopsy: immunofluorescence shows IgG and C3 at dermoepidermal junction

Question 4

management of bullous pemphigoid

Answer 4

refer to derm
oral corticosteroids