What causes Vesiculobullous?
Bullous pemphigoid is most common in older adults. Bullous pemphigoid occurs when your immune system attacks a thin layer of tissue below your outer layer of skin. The reason for this abnormal immune response is unknown, although it sometimes can be triggered by taking certain medications.
What is a Vesiculobullous disorder?
INTRODUCTION. Vesiculobullous (VB) diseases are a distinct group of oral disorders characterized by the formation of vesicles or bullae. Clinicians must bear in mind that it is uncommon to see vesicles or bullae intraorally, as they soon rupture, leaving erosions or ulcers.[1]
How is Vesiculobullous treated?
Treatment
- Corticosteroids. The most common treatment is prednisone, which comes in pill form.
- Steroid-sparing drugs. These drugs affect the immune system by inhibiting the production of your body’s disease-fighting white blood cells.
- Other drugs that fight inflammation. An example is methotrexate (Trexall).
What causes pemphigoid?
Causes of bullous pemphigoid Bullous pemphigoid is caused by a problem with the immune system (the body’s defence against infection). Instead of attacking germs, it attacks and damages the skin. It’s not known why this happens. Sometimes it’s been linked to skin damage (such as sunburn) or taking certain medicines.
What medical conditions cause blisters?
These include:
- Burns or scalds.
- Sunburns.
- Friction (from a shoe, for example)
- Atopic dermatitis.
- Impetigo (a contagious infection of the skin)
- Pemphigus (a rare, blistering skin disease that often occurs in middle-aged and older adults)
- Pemphigoid (a blistering autoimmune disorder, more common in older adults)
What is Vesiculobullous lesions of oral cavity?
Vesiculobullous lesions are a type of mucocutaneous disease that is characterized by vesicles and bullae or blisters.