Bullous (Blistering Disease)

Bullous diseases are blistering diseases of the skin, mouth and eyes. They can be inherited, caused by genetic mutations in skin proteins, or acquired, caused by autoimmune effects when antibodies form to skin proteins. Genetic blistering diseases may be present at birth or in early life, whereas the autoimmune blistering diseases typically occur later in life.

The cause of most autoimmune blistering diseases is not known, but some may develop as drug reactions and one type, dermatitis herpetiformis, develops with celiac disease (gluten sensitivity). Blisters can also occur in conjunction with internal disease such as lupus, diabetes and porphyria.

Bullous (Blistering) Disease Services

• Bullous pemphigoid
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Herpes simplex virus
• Linear IgA dermatosis
• Pemphigus vulgaris

Locations

University Hospital: Clinic 28	50 North Medical Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Map	Appointments: (801) 581-2955
Dermatology Murray Clinics	6095 S. Fashion Blvd. (300 East) Suite 160, 250 & 270 Murray, UT 84107 Map	Appointments: (801) 581-2955

Christopher M. Hull, M.D.

Locations

Dermatology Murray Clinic	(801) 581-2955
University Hospital	(801) 581-2955

Specialties: Dermatology, Bullous (Blistering) Disease, General Dermatology

Kristin M. Leiferman, M.D.

Locations

Dermatology Murray Clinic	(801) 581-2955
University Hospital	(801) 581-2955

Specialties: Dermatology, Allergic Skin Diseases, Bullous (Blistering) Disease, General Dermatology, Immunopathology, Vitiligo, Pigmentary Disorders

John J. Zone, M.D.

Locations

Dermatology Murray Clinic	(801) 581-2955
University Hospital	(801) 581-2955

Specialties: Dermatology, Bullous (Blistering) Disease, Immunopathology

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Diseases and Conditions

• Dermatitis Herpetiformis