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| name            = Vesiculobullous disease
| name            = Vesiculobullous disease
| synonyms        =
| image          = [[File:Vesicles_and_Bulla.svg|250px]]
| image          = Vesicles_and_Bulla.svg
| caption        = Diagram showing vesicles and bullae
| caption        = Diagram showing cross section of vesicles (left) and bullae (right) on skin.
| field          = [[Dermatology]]
| pronounce      =
| symptoms        = [[Blister]] formation, [[itching]], [[pain]]
| field          =  
| complications  = [[Infection]], [[scarring]]
| symptoms        =  
| onset          = Varies by specific condition
| complications  =  
| duration        = Varies by specific condition
| onset          =  
| causes          = [[Autoimmune disease]], [[genetic disorder]], [[infection]], [[allergic reaction]]
| duration        =  
| risks          = Family history, [[autoimmune disorders]], [[environmental factors]]
| types          =
| diagnosis      = [[Physical examination]], [[skin biopsy]], [[immunofluorescence]]
| causes          =  
| differential    = [[Contact dermatitis]], [[herpes simplex]], [[impetigo]]
| risks          =  
| treatment      = [[Corticosteroids]], [[immunosuppressants]], [[antibiotics]]
| diagnosis      =  
| prognosis      = Varies by specific condition
| differential    =  
| frequency      = Varies by specific condition
| prevention      =
| treatment      =  
| medication      =
| prognosis      =  
| frequency      =  
| deaths          =
}}
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A '''vesiculobullous disease''' is a type of [[mucocutaneous disease]] characterized by [[Vesicle (dermatology)#Primary lesions|vesicles]] and [[Bulla (dermatology)|bullae]] (i.e. blisters). Both vesicles and bullae are fluid-filled [[lesion]]s, and they are distinguished by size (vesicles being less than 5–10&nbsp;mm and bulla being larger than 5–10&nbsp;mm, depending upon which definition is used). In the case of vesiculobullous diseases which are also [[immune disorder]]s, the term ''immunobullous''<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Magro | first1 = C. M. | last2 = Roberts-Barnes | first2 = J. | last3 = Crowson | first3 = A. N. | doi = 10.1016/j.det.2012.06.008 | title = Direct Immunofluorescence Testing in the Diagnosis of Immunobullous Disease, Collagen Vascular Disease, and Vascular Injury Syndromes | journal = Dermatologic Clinics | volume = 30 | issue = 4 | pages = 763–798, viii | year = 2012 | pmid = 23021058 | pmc = }}</ref> is sometimes used. Examples of vesiculobullous diseases include:
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Vesiculobullous Disease}}
 
'''Vesiculobullous disease''' refers to a group of disorders characterized by the presence of [[vesicles]] and [[bullae]] on the skin and mucous membranes. These lesions are fluid-filled blisters that vary in size, with vesicles being smaller than 0.5 cm in diameter and bullae being larger.
* ''[[Infectious disease|Infectious]]: ([[virus|viral]])''
== Pathophysiology ==
** [[Herpes simplex]]
Vesiculobullous diseases are often caused by a disruption in the connections between the [[epidermis]] and [[dermis]], or within the epidermal layers themselves. This disruption can be due to autoimmune processes, genetic mutations, infections, or other factors that compromise the integrity of the skin.
** [[Varicella-Zoster]] infection
=== Autoimmune Causes ===
** [[Hand, foot and mouth disease]]
In autoimmune vesiculobullous diseases, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks components of the skin. Examples include:
** [[Herpangina]]
* [[Pemphigus vulgaris]] - characterized by antibodies against desmogleins, leading to intraepidermal blistering.
** [[Measles]] (Rubeola)
* [[Bullous pemphigoid]] - involves antibodies against hemidesmosomes, causing subepidermal blistering.
* ''Immunobullous:''
=== Genetic Causes ===
** [[Pemphigus vulgaris]]<ref>{{Cite journal|author= Williams DM|title=Vesiculobullous mucocutaneous disease: pemphigus vulgaris|journal=J. Oral Pathol. Med.|pmid=2695619|volume=18|issue=10|date=December 1989|pages=544–53|doi=10.1111/j.1600-0714.1989.tb01551.x}}</ref>
Genetic mutations can lead to structural defects in the skin, resulting in blister formation. An example is [[epidermolysis bullosa]], a group of inherited disorders that cause fragile skin.
** [[Pemphigoid]]
=== Infectious Causes ===
** [[Dermatitis herpetiformis]][https://books.google.com/books?id=N0ng2f1hxn4C&lpg=PA161&ots=OOkA-BV0YM&dq=Dermatitis%20herpetiformis%20is%20a%20vesiculobullous%20disease&pg=PA161#v=onepage&q=Dermatitis%20herpetiformis%20is%20a%20vesiculobullous%20disease&f=false]
Certain infections can lead to vesiculobullous lesions. For instance, [[herpes simplex virus]] infections can cause vesicles on the lips or genitals.
** [[Linear IgA disease|Linear immunoglobulin-A disease]] (linear IgA disease)
== Clinical Presentation ==
* ''[[Genetic disease|Genetic]]:''
Patients with vesiculobullous diseases present with blisters that may be accompanied by itching, pain, or secondary infection. The distribution and appearance of the blisters can help in diagnosing the specific condition.
** [[Epidermolysis bullosa]]<ref name="pmid18718200">{{Cite journal|vauthors=Rao R, Prabhu SS, Sripathi H, Gupta S |title=Vesiculobullous lesions in lipoid proteinosis: a case report |journal=Dermatol. Online J. |volume=14 |issue=7 |pages=16 |year=2008 |pmid=18718200 |doi= |url=http://dermatology.cdlib.org/147/case_presentation/lipoid_proteinosis/rao.html}}</ref>
== Diagnosis ==
 
Diagnosis of vesiculobullous diseases often involves:
Some features are as follows:
* Clinical examination
{| class="wikitable"
* [[Skin biopsy]]
|-
* Direct immunofluorescence
! Name
* Serological tests for specific autoantibodies
! [[Acantholysis]]?
== Treatment ==
! Ig
Treatment varies depending on the underlying cause but may include:
|-
* Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents for autoimmune conditions
| [[epidermolysis bullosa]]
* Antibiotics for secondary infections
| yes
* Supportive care for skin protection and wound healing
| mostly [[IgG]]
== See also ==
|-
* [[Dermatology]]
| [[bullous pemphigoid]]
* [[Autoimmune disease]]
| no
* [[Genetic disorder]]
| mostly [[IgG]]
* [[Infectious disease]]
|-
[[Category:Dermatology]]
| [[dermatitis herpetiformis]]
[[Category:Autoimmune diseases]]
| no
[[Category:Genetic disorders]]
| [[IgA]]
|}
 
==References==
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== External links ==
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|  ICD10          = L10-L14
|  ICD9          = {{ICD9|694}}
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|  OMIM          =
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|  eMedicineSubj  =
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|  MeshID        = D012872
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[[Category:Oral mucosal pathology]]
 
 
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Vesiculobullous disease
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Blister formation, itching, pain
Complications Infection, scarring
Onset Varies by specific condition
Duration Varies by specific condition
Types N/A
Causes Autoimmune disease, genetic disorder, infection, allergic reaction
Risks Family history, autoimmune disorders, environmental factors
Diagnosis Physical examination, skin biopsy, immunofluorescence
Differential diagnosis Contact dermatitis, herpes simplex, impetigo
Prevention N/A
Treatment Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, antibiotics
Medication N/A
Prognosis Varies by specific condition
Frequency Varies by specific condition
Deaths N/A


Vesiculobullous disease refers to a group of disorders characterized by the presence of vesicles and bullae on the skin and mucous membranes. These lesions are fluid-filled blisters that vary in size, with vesicles being smaller than 0.5 cm in diameter and bullae being larger.

Pathophysiology[edit]

Vesiculobullous diseases are often caused by a disruption in the connections between the epidermis and dermis, or within the epidermal layers themselves. This disruption can be due to autoimmune processes, genetic mutations, infections, or other factors that compromise the integrity of the skin.

Autoimmune Causes[edit]

In autoimmune vesiculobullous diseases, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks components of the skin. Examples include:

  • Pemphigus vulgaris - characterized by antibodies against desmogleins, leading to intraepidermal blistering.
  • Bullous pemphigoid - involves antibodies against hemidesmosomes, causing subepidermal blistering.

Genetic Causes[edit]

Genetic mutations can lead to structural defects in the skin, resulting in blister formation. An example is epidermolysis bullosa, a group of inherited disorders that cause fragile skin.

Infectious Causes[edit]

Certain infections can lead to vesiculobullous lesions. For instance, herpes simplex virus infections can cause vesicles on the lips or genitals.

Clinical Presentation[edit]

Patients with vesiculobullous diseases present with blisters that may be accompanied by itching, pain, or secondary infection. The distribution and appearance of the blisters can help in diagnosing the specific condition.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of vesiculobullous diseases often involves:

  • Clinical examination
  • Skin biopsy
  • Direct immunofluorescence
  • Serological tests for specific autoantibodies

Treatment[edit]

Treatment varies depending on the underlying cause but may include:

  • Corticosteroids and other immunosuppressive agents for autoimmune conditions
  • Antibiotics for secondary infections
  • Supportive care for skin protection and wound healing

See also[edit]

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