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Bullous pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is an uncommon skin disorder that primarily impacts individuals over 60 years old. It can persist for several years and may be severe, but effective treatment is available. The condition typically begins with an itchy, elevated rash that can appear on areas such as the backs of the knees, the insides of the armpits and elbows, as well as the hands, feet, or abdomen.
Common symptoms:
You have an itchy rash that does not go away in a few weeks
You have lots of blisters or big, painful blisters
You have blisters that keep coming back
You have blisters in your mouth and are finding it difficult to swallow
Your skin is painful, hot and swollen – the skin might also be red if it's an infection, but this may be less obvious on brown on black skin
A blister is filled with pus or blood