Bullous pemphigoid

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A rare skin condition causing large, fluid-filled blisters.

Description

Bullous pemphigoid usually appears on the belly, chest, arms, legs, groin, or armpits. It may occur in the mouth as sores. It most commonly affects people older than age 60.

Overview

Symptoms include fluid-filled blisters that are often located along creases in the skin. Affected skin may be itchy.

Symptoms

Steroid pills and topical steroid creams and ointments can help the skin heal and relieve itching.

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