Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Quiz
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Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid?
An autoimmune skin disease (caused by the body's immune system attacking its own cells).
Typical Symptoms of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Skin blisters that break easily
Blisters
Sores or ulcers of the skin
Skin Itching
Scaly skin that flakes off
Mouth pain
Scab
Skin redness or red bumpy rashes
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have easily torn blisters on your skin?
Do you have skin blisters?
Do you have skin sores?
Is your skin itchy?
Do you have flaky, scaly skin?
Treatmentof Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Strong creams and medications are typically required to manage the blisters.
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References
Carey B, Setterfield J. Mucous membrane pemphigoid and oral blistering diseases. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2019 Oct;44(7):732-739. doi: 10.1111/ced.13996. Epub 2019 May 18. PMID: 31102296.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ced.13996
Jabbour S, Phylactou M, Ahmad S. Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid: novel treatment strategies. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2021 Oct 1;21(5):486-492. doi: 10.1097/ACI.0000000000000767. PMID: 34269741.
https://journals.lww.com/co-allergy/Abstract/2021/10000/Ocular_mucous_membrane_pemphigoid__novel_treatment.12.aspx
Xu HH, Werth VP, Parisi E, Sollecito TP. Mucous membrane pemphigoid. Dent Clin North Am. 2013 Oct;57(4):611-30. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2013.07.003. Epub 2013 Aug 15. PMID: 24034069; PMCID: PMC3928007.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0011853213000542?via%3Dihub
Taurone S, Spoletini M, Ralli M, Gobbi P, Artico M, Imre L, Czakò C, Kovàcs I, Greco A, Micera A. Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid: a review. Immunol Res. 2019 Jun;67(2-3):280-289. doi: 10.1007/s12026-019-09087-7. PMID: 31327149.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12026-019-09087-7
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Reviewed By:
Sarita Nori, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Sarita Nori was drawn to dermatology because of the intersection of science and medicine that is at the heart of dermatology. She feels this is what really allows her to help her patients. “There is a lot of problem-solving in dermatology and I like that,” she explains. “It’s also a profession where you can help people quickly and really make a difference in their lives.” | Some of the typical skin problems that Dr. Nori treats include skin cancers, psoriasis, acne, eczema, rashes, and contact dermatitis. Dr Nori believes in using all possible avenues of treatment, such as biologics, especially in patients with chronic diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. “These medications can work superbly, and they are really life-changing for many patients.” | Dr. Nori feels it’s important for patients to have a good understanding of the disease or condition that is affecting them. “I like to educate my patients on their problem and have them really understand it so they can take the best course of action. Patients always do better when they understand their skin condition, and how to treat it.”
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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