Most people with lupus have it affect the skin. The types of rashes can be divided into two large groups. First, when lupus affects the skin with problems only seen in lupus, it’s called cutaneous ...

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Bullous pemphigoid (BUL-us PEM-fih-goid) is a rare skin condition that causes large fluid-filled blisters. They often appear on the skin near creases, such as the upper thighs and armpits. Sometimes, people get a rash instead of blisters. The affected areas may be painful and are usually very itchy.

Insight Material

While bullous pemphigoid is a blistering disease, research shows that about 20% of people who develop this disease never get blisters. Instead, they can have itching, a rash, or both.