Blistering diseases (bullae)

DDx

  • Pemphigus
  • Bullous pemphigoid
  • Drug eruption
  • Erythema multiforme major or toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Bullous impetigo
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Dermatitis herpetiformis
  • Cicatricial pemphigoid
  • Paraneoplastic pemphigus
  • Linear IgA dermatosis
  • Pemphigus foliaceus
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda
  • Epidermolysis bullosa
  • Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
  • Herpes gestationis
  • Graft-versus-host disease
  • Disseminated Vibrio vulnificus (cirrhosis, seafood or seawater exposure)
  • Ecthyma gangrenosum (neutropenic, pseudomonal)

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Last updated: December 1, 2014