title: Bullous pemphigoid.
abstract: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a relatively common autoimmune vesicobullous disease encountered in India. It is a subepidermal bullous disorder most commonly seen in the elderly and manifests as tense blisters on urticarial base, predominantly over flexures, and is associated with pruritus. The diagnosis can be confirmed by histology, direct and indirect immunofluorescence. Several new diagnostic techniques have also been developed. Treatment of BP is based on the extent and rate of progression of the disease. Several topical and systemic anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agents have been used with variable results.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. sujay_khandpur@yahoo.com
authors: Sujay
authors: S
authors: Khandpur
authors: Parul
authors: P
authors: Verma
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D010391:Pemphigoid, Bullous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents