A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Overview of blistering disorders
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A blister (bulla, or, when small, a vesicle) is a bubble of fluid that forms beneath a thin layer of dead skin. The fluid is a mixture of water and proteins that oozes from injured tissue. Blisters most commonly form in response to a specific injury, such as a burn or irritation, and usually involve only the topmost layers of skin. These blisters heal quickly, usually without leaving a scar. Blisters that develop as part of a systemic (bodywide) disease may start in the deeper layers of the skin and cover widespread areas. These blisters heal more slowly and may leave scars.
Many diseases and injuries can cause blistering, but three autoimmune diseases are among the most serious:Bullous pemphigoid
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Pemphigus vulgarisIn an autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system, which normally protects the body against foreign invaders, mistakenly attacks the body’s own cells—in this case, the skin. Other autoimmune blistering disorders include
Mucous membrane pemphigoid
Pemphigoid gestationis
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Linear immunoglobulin A disease
Pemphigus foliaceousOther blistering disorders include staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe cellulitis, and certain drug rashes.
Although burns and repeated friction (for example from wearing tight shoes or using a shovel for a long time) are a common cause of blisters, these are not considered blistering disorders.
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