Unraveling a Blistering Skin Disease

Explore the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid, an Autoimmune Blistering Disease. Learn about the key diagnostic test that differentiates it from similar conditions.

IgG and complement deposition at the dermis-epidermis junction


Which one of the following is the best test to diagnose the condition seen in this image?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Skin wound culture
Autoantibodies to desmosomes in the epidermis
Epicutaneous patch testing
HSV serology
IgG and complement deposition at the dermis-epidermis junction

Autoimmune Blistering Disease, Bullous Pemphigoid, Direct Immunofluorescence, IgG and complement deposition at the dermis-epidermis junction, Tense Bullae

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