Pemphigoid

Exam Cram

• Autoimmune condition affecting glomerular basement membrane

• Presentation: tense bulla throughout body, mucous surfaces sparing (can be itchy)

• Unusual in under 60 year olds

• Antibodies: anti-hemi-desmosome 180 and 230

• Biopsy: basement membrane damage

Med Reg Notes

Drug causes

• Furosemide

• NSAIDS

• Captopril

• Penicillamine

• Antibiotic

• DPP4 inhibitors

Written 2024.