title: Autoimmune bullous diseases: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Bullous diseases constitute a wide group of disorders in which blistering of the skin and/or mucous membranes occurs. Patients may develop other lesions in addition to blisters. It is important for dermatology nurses to understand the pathogenesis of these disorders, the means for making an accurate diagnosis, and systemic and local management of the diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH, USA.
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Mutasim
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013256:Steroids
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D013256:Steroids