title: Bullous diseases in the elderly.
abstract: The elderly are prone to several autoimmune bullous diseases that have significant morbidity, and an accurate diagnosis is essential for proper management. It is important to be aware of the potential adverse effects of the various systemic agents that can be used.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Ohio 45267-0592, USA. diya.mutasim@uc.edu
authors.forename: Diya F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Mutasim
authors.forename: Grant J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Anhalt
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D010390:Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology*