Autoimmune blistering skin diseases

There are many causes of skin blisters (bullae) and an accurate and timely diagnosis impacts on management and prognosis. The key to diagnosis of autoimmune blistering diseases is in the history, clinical findings and skin sampling. By determining the level of blister formation within the skin, appropriate treatment can be commenced. If systemic vasculitis is suspected a full systemic screen is vital to determine and treat the underlying disease in order to prevent end organ damage.