pemphigoid

pemphigoid /pem·phi·goid/ (pem´fĭ-goid)

1. resembling pemphigus.

2. any of a group of dermatological syndromes similar to but clearly distinguishable from the pemphigus group.

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pem·phi·goid (pmf-goid)

adj.

Resembling pemphigus.

n.

A disease resembling pemphigus except as being nonacantholytic and generally benign.

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pemphigoid

[pem′figoid]

Etymology: Gk, pemphix, bubble, eidos, form

a bullous disease resembling pemphigus, distinguished by thicker-walled bullae arising from erythematous macules or urticarial bases. Oral lesions are uncommon. It may rarely be associated with an internal malignancy. Spontaneous remission occasionally occurs after several years. Treatment usually includes oral corticosteroids. Compare pemphigus.

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pemphigoid [pem´f…………ĭ-goid]

1. resembling pemphigus.

2. any of a group of skin disorders similar to but clearly distinguishable from pemphigus.

benign mucosal pemphigoid a chronic bullous disease of elderly persons, involving primarily the mucous membranes, particularly the conjunctiva and oral mucosa, with scarring.

bullous pemphigoid a usually mild, relatively benign, self-limited blistering skin disease, predominantly affecting elderly persons. IgE antibodies are found at the basement membrane.

localized chronic pemphigoid a form in which bulla formation is confined for many years to a circumscribed region, with scarring but without affecting the mucous membranes.

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pemphigoid

1. resembling pemphigus.

2. a group of skin disorders similar to but clearly distinguishable from pemphigus.

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bullous pemphigoid

an autoimmune disease of skin and oral mucosa with vesicles, bullae and ulcerations; occurs rarely in dogs and humans.

cicatricial pemphigoid

a form that involves the oral and ocular mucosa.

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pemphigoid

adjective Referring to pemphigus noun A condition that simulates bullous pemphigoid. See Bullous pemphigoid, Juvenile pemphigoid.