178 The association between bullous pemphigoid and schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a common autoimmune disorder characterized by pruritic, tense blisters. BP is often seen in the elderly and is associated with BP180 and BP230 autoantibodies against the epidermal basement membrane zone (BMZ) which result in blister formation via the separation of the dermis and epidermis. Earlier studies demonstrated an association between BP and various neurologic diseases such as stroke, Parkinson ’s disease, and dementia, but few have explored the relationship between BP and schizophrenia specifically.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research