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The condition is usuallyseen in older people aged over 70. Rarely, it can affect children and younger adults. Bullous pemphigoid is alsoslightly more common in women than men.
Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune condition, which means the immune system attacks the body's own tissues and organs. The person's immune system produces antibodies against the skin. These antibodies attack the basement membrane, which lies between the skin's top layer (epidermis) and the next layer (dermis), and holds the skin together. The
If you've been diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid, you'll probably be referred to a dermatologist (skin specialist) for treatment. The aim of treatment is to stop new blisters forming and heal the blisters that are already there. Your specialist may prescribe quite powerful medication with potentially severe side effects, so the smallest possible
It's not possible to cure the condition with treatment, but it usually goes away on its ownwithin five to sixyears. In the meantime, medication is effective in keeping the blisters under control. Regular follow-up appointments are usually necessaryin the meantime so any side effects of the medicationcan be monitored, and to make sure the symptoms
Somemen may not experienceany signs or symptoms of thrush.If symptoms do appear, they can include: irritation, burning or itching under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis redness, or red patches under the foreskin or on the tip of the penis a discharge under the foreskin that may look like cottage cheesethere may also be an unpleasant smell
Visit your GPif youhave the symptoms of thrush (either onyour penis or skin) and you donot have ahistory of the condition. If you have a previous history of thrush that has been diagnosed, you do not usually need another diagnosis unless it fails to respond to treatment (see recurring thrush, below). Thrush can be diagnosed at: your GP
It's important to be aware of any unexplained changes to your body, such as the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your urine, or a changeto your usual bowel habits. These symptomsare often caused by other, non-cancerousillnesses, but it'simportant to see your GP sothey can investigate. If your GP suspects cancer, they'll refer you to a
If you have an eating disorder such as bulimia, the first step is to recognise that you have a problem and visit your GP.You may think it is not serious, but bulimia can damage your long-term health. Accepting that you need help and support is the first step to recovery, but this may be a very difficult step for you to take. Most people who have
Bullous pemphigoid is a blistering skin disease that tends to affect the elderly. It's caused by a problem with the immune system, but usually goes away on its ownwithina few years. In the meantime, blisters can be controlled with medication. About1 in 10,000 people are affected by the condition in the UK each year.
Brenda Alworthhad two cataract operations, with the second four years after the first. "My eyesight was so blurryI couldn't see across the room. When I went to my optician, he said I had a cataract in my right eye. He said he could see the beginnings of one in my left eye, butthat I could leave that one alone for the time being. "The first