Case 1
A 55-year-old man presents to the clinic with multiple tense bullae diffusely involving his trunk and extremities that overlie urticarial plaques. The patient states that for the past 4 weeks, his skin has been intensely itchy, and he has noticed areas of redness that he describes as “hives.” He has tried over-the-counter anti-itch creams and moisturizers without relief. He states that besides having a viral respiratory illness last month, he is otherwise in good health.
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Can you diagnose the condition in Case 1?
A. Pemphigoid gestationis
B. Bullous pemphigoid
C. Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
D. Pemphigus vulgaris
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