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What is the definition of Cicatricial Pemphigoid?
Mucous membrane pemphigoid is a rare, chronic, blistering and scarring disease that affects the oral and ocular mucosa. Other mucosal sites that might be affected include the nasopharnyx, larynx, genitalia, rectum, and esophagus. Scarring of the affected mucosa of the eye may lead to blindness. A combination of environmental and genetic factors appear to play a role in the susceptibility of developing cicatricial pemphigoid. Although the specific causes of this condition have not been identified, it is considered an autoimmune disease that is characterized by the production of autoantibodies against basement membrane zone antigens such as BP180, BP230, and laminin 5.
What are the alternative names for Cicatricial Pemphigoid?
  • Mucous membrane pemphigoid
  • Benign mucosal pemphigoid
  • Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid
  • Cicatricial pemphigoid disease
Who are the top Cicatricial Pemphigoid Local Doctors?
Dr. Melissa B. Daluvoy
Ophthalmology
Dr. Melissa B. Daluvoy
Ophthalmology

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (90.8 mi)
919-684-8111
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Melissa Daluvoy is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Daluvoy and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cicatricial Pemphigoid. Her top areas of expertise are Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Daluvoy is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Amber I. Fresco
Dermatology
Dr. Amber I. Fresco
Dermatology

Duke Dermatology South Durham

234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
Durham, NC 
 (85.4 mi)
919-385-7546
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Amber Fresco is a Dermatologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fresco and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cicatricial Pemphigoid. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Fresco is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Donna A. Culton
Dermatology
Dr. Donna A. Culton
Dermatology

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
 (89.5 mi)
984-974-1000
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Donna Culton is a Dermatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Culton and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cicatricial Pemphigoid. Her top areas of expertise are Lichen Planus, Bullous Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, and Pemphigus and Fogo Selvagem. Dr. Culton is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center