rascalman Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 This too believe it. Have posted about my extreme itchy over entire body. You just could not believe this. The fight is on steroids again maybe my death. Appreciate your life it can be gone soon. Bullous pemphigoid often goes away on its own in a few months, but may take as many as five years to resolve. Treatment usually helps heal the blisters and ease any itching. It may include corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone, and other drugs that suppress the immune system. Bullous pemphigoid can be life-threatening, especially for older people who are already in poor health. Contributing factors Bullous pemphigoid usually appears randomly with no clear factors contributing to the onset of disease. Some cases may be triggered by: Medications. Prescription drugs that may cause bullous pemphigoid include etanercept (Enbrel), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), furosemide (Lasix) and penicillin. Light and radiation. Ultraviolet light therapy to treat certain skin conditions may trigger bullous pemphigoid, as can radiation therapy to treat cancer. Medical conditions. Disorders that may trigger bullous pemphigoid include psoriasis, lichen planus, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and multiple sclerosis. Risk factors Bullous pemphigoid most commonly occurs in older adults, and the risk increases with age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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