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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous

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Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Skin diseases characterized by local or general distributions of blisters. They are classified according to the site and mode of blister formation. Lesions can appear spontaneously or be precipitated by infection, trauma, or sunlight. Etiologies include immunologic and genetic factors. (From Scientific American Medicine, 1990)

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Entry terms

  • Vesiculobullous Dermatoses
  • Vesiculobullous Skin Diseases

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