Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa

Introduction: Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa

Description of Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa

Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa (medical condition): An acquired autoimmune skin condition characterized by blisters which...more »

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Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita:
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Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa:

• Epidermolysis bullosa
• Acquired
• Form
• Epidermolysis

Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa as a Disease

Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa: Another name for Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (or close medical condition association).
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Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa: Related Diseases

Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa: Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Skin conditions

Symptoms of Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa (Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita)

Some of the symptoms of Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa incude:

• Blisters
• Scarred skin
• Skin blisters
• Mucous membrane blisters
• Itchy red skin lesions

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Treatments for Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa (Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita)

Treatments for Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa (Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita) include:

• Treatment revolves mainly around using medication to suppress the immune system and thus halt the autoimmune process
• Medication: azathioprine, corticosteroids, colchicines, Dapsone, gold, IV immunoglobulin, mycophenolate mofetil
• Treat any associated or underlying conditions
• Minimize physical trauma to the skin
• If the mouth is involved, the diet should be changed to minimize oral damage i.e. soft food, low acidity foods

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Treatment of Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa: For more treatment information about Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa, see treatment of Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa)

Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to Acquired form of epidermolysis bullosa:

• inherited skin disorder
• epidermolysis bullosa
• squamous cell carcinoma

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