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Diagnostic Approaches for Bullous Pemphigoid With Variable Manifestations

Dr. Donna Culton describes the heterogenous presentation of bullous pemphigoid and how to diagnose this complicated disease.
Donna Aline Culton
MD, PhD
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Learning objectives

  • Recognize both the bullous and non-bullous forms of bullous pemphigoid for effective clinical diagnosis
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Dermatology

Donna Aline Culton

MD, PhD

Professor of Dermatology Associate Director, Clinical Trials Unit Director, Clinical Immunofluorescence Laboratory  University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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