Pemphigoid: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

5. Properly Diagnosing Pemphigoid

Pemphigoid isn't a condition that goes away on its own and requires a physician to diagnose properly. In fact, left untreated, pemphigoid can spread, worsen, and result in severe complications.

If ruptured blisters become infected, this can lead to sepsis — a potentially life-threatening blood infection that affects your entire body. Sepsis is more likely to occur in older adults who are in generally poor health. Also, the patient can also develop streptococcal or staphylococcal skin infections that might be directly associated with the condition or other related diseases.