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Linear IgA dermatosis

Linear IgA dermatosis: Introduction

Linear IgA dermatosis: A rare autoimmune skin condition characterized by blistered skin. The condition may occur after using certain drugs, following infection or there may be no apparent cause. It tends to occur in the non-reproductive years and most often affects the limbs, face or genital regions but may occur anywhere. The blisters may occur separately, in clusters or various other formations. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Linear IgA dermatosis is available below.

Symptoms of Linear IgA dermatosis

• Preceding skin itching
• Large blisters
• Small blisters
• Preceding burning skin sensation
• Oral erosions
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 26 symptoms of Linear IgA dermatosis

Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Linear IgA dermatosis?

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Linear IgA dermatosis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Linear IgA dermatosis:

• Corneal scarring
• Blindness
• Vision impairment
• more complications...»

Causes of Linear IgA dermatosis

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Misdiagnosis and Linear IgA dermatosis

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Linear IgA dermatosis: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Linear IgA dermatosis

Medical research articles related to Linear IgA dermatosis include:

• Pemphigus Erythematosus (Diagnosis)
• Linear IgA Dermatosis (Follow-up)
• Drug-Induced Bullous Disorders (Diagnosis)
• Pemphigus Erythematosus (Follow-up)
• Pemphigus Foliaceus (Diagnosis)
• more research...»

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Research about Linear IgA dermatosis

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Statistics for Linear IgA dermatosis

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Linear IgA dermatosis: Broader Related Topics

• Skin conditions
• Immune system conditions
• Autoimmune conditions
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Types of Linear IgA dermatosis

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Definitions of Linear IgA dermatosis:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Linear IgA dermatosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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