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What defining characteristic distinguishes bullous pemphigoid from other skin disorders?
What defining characteristic distinguishes bullous pemphigoid from other skin disorders?
Which treatment is commonly used for managing bullous pemphigoid?
Which treatment is commonly used for managing bullous pemphigoid?
What is the usual age range for the onset of bullous pemphigoid?
What is the usual age range for the onset of bullous pemphigoid?
Which autoantibodies are primarily associated with bullous pemphigoid?
Which autoantibodies are primarily associated with bullous pemphigoid?
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In which anatomical sites is bullous pemphigoid most likely to present?
In which anatomical sites is bullous pemphigoid most likely to present?
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What primarily compensates for the loss of Dsg 1 function in the deep epidermis and mucous membranes?
What primarily compensates for the loss of Dsg 1 function in the deep epidermis and mucous membranes?
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What is the incidence of bullous pemphigoid reported in Germany and France?
What is the incidence of bullous pemphigoid reported in Germany and France?
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What type of lesions are initially produced in bullous pemphigoid before they collapse?
What type of lesions are initially produced in bullous pemphigoid before they collapse?
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In which condition are antibodies present only against Dsg 3, leading to blisters in the deep mucous membrane?
In which condition are antibodies present only against Dsg 3, leading to blisters in the deep mucous membrane?
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What causes the blister formation in muco-cutaneous pemphigus?
What causes the blister formation in muco-cutaneous pemphigus?
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What symptom is commonly experienced by individuals with bullous pemphigoid?
What symptom is commonly experienced by individuals with bullous pemphigoid?
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Which sign indicates the dislodging of epidermis resulting in erosion during pemphigus testing?
Which sign indicates the dislodging of epidermis resulting in erosion during pemphigus testing?
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Which of the following drugs is commonly associated with drug-induced pemphigus?
Which of the following drugs is commonly associated with drug-induced pemphigus?
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In paraneoplastic pemphigus, which areas are most severely affected?
In paraneoplastic pemphigus, which areas are most severely affected?
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What typically happens to the skin eruption after the termination of therapy with the offending drug in drug-induced pemphigus?
What typically happens to the skin eruption after the termination of therapy with the offending drug in drug-induced pemphigus?
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Which statement accurately describes the lesions found in paraneoplastic pemphigus?
Which statement accurately describes the lesions found in paraneoplastic pemphigus?
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What characteristic finding is observed in the early lesions of pemphigus vulgaris?
What characteristic finding is observed in the early lesions of pemphigus vulgaris?
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What is a common feature found in direct immunofluorescence staining of pemphigus vulgaris lesions?
What is a common feature found in direct immunofluorescence staining of pemphigus vulgaris lesions?
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Which variant of pemphigus vulgaris is characterized by granulomatous vegetating purulent plaques?
Which variant of pemphigus vulgaris is characterized by granulomatous vegetating purulent plaques?
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Which autoimmune mechanism is primarily responsible for the lesions seen in pemphigus vulgaris?
Which autoimmune mechanism is primarily responsible for the lesions seen in pemphigus vulgaris?
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Which drug is most commonly associated with inducing pemphigus vulgaris?
Which drug is most commonly associated with inducing pemphigus vulgaris?
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What histopathological feature is rarely seen in pemphigus vulgaris due to its superficial location?
What histopathological feature is rarely seen in pemphigus vulgaris due to its superficial location?
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Which technique is used to detect serum autoantibodies in pemphigus vulgaris?
Which technique is used to detect serum autoantibodies in pemphigus vulgaris?
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What distinguishes drug-induced pemphigus from sporadic pemphigus vulgaris?
What distinguishes drug-induced pemphigus from sporadic pemphigus vulgaris?
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What type of lesions result from the interaction of bioactive molecules released from inflammatory cells?
What type of lesions result from the interaction of bioactive molecules released from inflammatory cells?
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What is one of the primary components involved in the pathogenesis of the bullous lesions mentioned?
What is one of the primary components involved in the pathogenesis of the bullous lesions mentioned?
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Which immune cells are attracted to the site of the bullous lesion according to the content?
Which immune cells are attracted to the site of the bullous lesion according to the content?
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In which layer does the junctional cleavage occur in the context of bullous lesions?
In which layer does the junctional cleavage occur in the context of bullous lesions?
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Which of the following autoantibodies interacts with the bullous pemphigoid antigens?
Which of the following autoantibodies interacts with the bullous pemphigoid antigens?
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What type of alignment is observed for neutrophils in this condition?
What type of alignment is observed for neutrophils in this condition?
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What is less likely to rupture compared to pemphigus according to the content?
What is less likely to rupture compared to pemphigus according to the content?
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Which histological feature characterizes bullous pemphigoid lesions?
Which histological feature characterizes bullous pemphigoid lesions?
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What type of lesion often precedes bullae formation in the described condition?
What type of lesion often precedes bullae formation in the described condition?
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Which autoantibody is associated with the 230-kDa glycoprotein in bullous pemphigoid?
Which autoantibody is associated with the 230-kDa glycoprotein in bullous pemphigoid?
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Which of the following symptoms is typically NOT associated with early stage bullous pemphigoid?
Which of the following symptoms is typically NOT associated with early stage bullous pemphigoid?
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What type of hematological finding can be present in bullous pemphigoid?
What type of hematological finding can be present in bullous pemphigoid?
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What is the function of BPAG2 in the context of bullous pemphigoid?
What is the function of BPAG2 in the context of bullous pemphigoid?
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Clinical manifestations of bullous pemphigoid first appear as which kind of eruption?
Clinical manifestations of bullous pemphigoid first appear as which kind of eruption?
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The detection of IgG antibodies in bullous pemphigoid occurs in what percentage of patients?
The detection of IgG antibodies in bullous pemphigoid occurs in what percentage of patients?
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What is true about the correlation between antibody titers and disease course in bullous pemphigoid?
What is true about the correlation between antibody titers and disease course in bullous pemphigoid?
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