- skin/autoimmune disorder

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Hi ,

Maybe we can ask our panel of doctors to have a go at this question to

help Steve out?

Thanks,

Courage

stephen ciarlo wrote:

> Hi,

> I seldom write to the group however my Mom has developed a condition

> known as Bullous Pemphigoid, I do not believe this has anything to do

> with LBD. This is a rash with blisters basically caused by the bodys

> own immune system attacking the skin.

> One of the treatments is prednisone, which of course with LBD would

> create extreme side effects. Another is methotrexate a chemotherapy

> type med.

> Any info. or recommendations would be much appraciated.

> Thank You All

> Steve

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