What Is Bullous Pemphigoid?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. What Are the Risk Factors for Bullous Pemphigoid?
The most common risk factor for bullous pemphigoid is age. The majority of individuals who develop the condition are over the age of 60. That said, research indicates certain factors may trigger the condition in prone individuals.
Exposure to certain medications can precipitate the condition (i.e. furosemide, captopril, ibuprofen, penicillin). Also, light and radiation therapies, such as those used to treat certain skin conditions and cancer, may trigger the disorder. Finally, certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, psoriasis, lichen planus, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis, may precipitate the disease.
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