Bullous (Blistering) Diseases
Bullous or blistering diseases may result from an abnormal immune system response. Utah has a large population of genetically susceptible people to this disease. John J. Zone, M.D. is an internationally recognized research and clinical expert in two such diseases called Dermatitis Herpetiformis and Linear IgA Bullous Disease. Dermatitis Herpetiformis is caused by sensitivity to wheat products and often occurs in families. John J. Zone, M.D., Laurence J. Meyer, M.D., Ph.D. and Kristin M. Leiferman, M.D. are exploring the genetic basis and immunological mechanisms of these diseases with the hope of improving disease detection and therapy.
