What’s the difference between bullous pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa?

What’s the difference between bullous pemphigoid and epidermolysis bullosa?

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune skin disorder that may cause itchy, hive-like welts or fluid-filled blisters. Bullous pemphigoid occurs most often in people over the age of 60, and it usually goes away within five years. In severe cases, blisters and scars can harm internal organs and tissue enough to be fatal.

EB may be an autoimmune disorder, but a gene mutation that affects the collagen in your skin is typically the cause. EB usually occurs in infancy or early childhood. There is no cure for EB, so you may experience symptoms throughout your life.