Clinical Approach to Diffuse Blisters

Abstract

Some blistering eruptions are self-limited, but others are life threatening, and prompt diagnosis and management are critical. The clinical presentation of vesicles and bullae suggests a broad differential and this article (1) highlights some common diagnoses that may be encountered by primary care physicians and subspecialists; (2) provides a possible systematic diagnostic approach to such patients, including history, physical examination, and relevant work-up.

Keywords: Autoimmune bullous disorders; Blisters; Bullous drug eruptions; Diffuse blisters; Vesicles; Vesiculobullous.