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Autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin and mucous membranes are characterized by the presence of tissue bound and circulating antibodies that are directed against specific proteins present in the skin. The different diseases that compose this category of conditions vary in their clinical presentation, prognosis, and response to therapy.
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Patton, T., Korman, N.J. (2010). Autoimmune Blistering Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes. In: Mahmoudi, M. (eds) Challenging Cases in Allergic and Immunologic Diseases of the Skin. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-296-4_19
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