Who Gets Bullous Pemphigoid?

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune skin disorder that usually, but not always, affects people who are 60 years old or older. It might present with blisters or welts seen on arms, legs, groin, mouth or abdomen. Treatment involves corticosteroids.

Why can bullous pemphigoid be fatal?

Bullous pemphigoid may be fatal, particularly in patients who are debilitated. The proximal causes of death are infection with sepsis and adverse events associated with treatment.

Can stress cause bullous pemphigoid?

For those of you who have any one of the pemphigus/pemphigoid (P/P) related skin diseases, stress is the number one factor in flare-ups occurring. The mind-body connection is very strong and stress encourages the antibodies to act up and give you more blisters.