BLISTERING DISEASES



Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.

Bullous Pemphigoid

  • A blistering disease in which the body's immune system attacks the skin, causing blisters to form


Cold Sore (Herpes Labialis)

  • A common infection caused by the virus Herpes Simplex


Dermatitis Herpetiformis

  • An uncommon blistering disease that may affect the elbows, knees, scalp, buttocks and other areas
  • It is NOT a form of herpes


Genital Herpes (Herpes Simplex)

  • Genital herpes is a common viral infection that affects over 25 million people in the United States

Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta (PLEVA)

  • A rare rash associated with scaly spots that become blisters and crusts
Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac - Contact Dermatitis for Hamilton, Grimsby and Stoney Creek

Poison Ivy, Oak or Sumac - Contact Dermatitis

  • An allergic reaction to a common plant in Canada and the United States

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

  • A painful rash that usually occurs on one side of the body