Bullous pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid is a chronic blistering eruptions on an inflamed base. It is more common in > 60 years of age. It is due to autoantibodies to BP1 and BP2 found in the basement membrane of the skin.

Signs and Symptoms:

• Prodromal erythematous, pavular lesion that is large, tense and pruritic bullae
• Rarely involves the mucous membranes
• Pruritic (usually not painful)
• No Nikolsky's sign

Treatments:

• Topical steroids if mild cases
• Oral Steroid if severe