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Skin Lesion (Bullae)

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Skin Lesion (Bullae)

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  • Description of Skin Lesions
  • Bullae are clear, fluid-filled blisters > 10 mm in diameter. Bullous pemphigoid is characterized by eruptions of tense bullae on normal-appearing or reddened skin in elderly patients.

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