Symptoms 

Bullous pemphigoid typically starts off with a very itchy rash which looks hive-like.  This rash may recur for several months.  Eventually, the rash evolves to areas that form tense blisters that then break and leave areas of sore, open skin.  The whole body an be affected and these areas are very itchy. 

Cicatricial pemphigoid is a blistering disease that causes scaring. The eyes (ocular pemphigoid) is the common form and can be associated with a feeling of dry, gritty eyes and can lead to blindness.  If the mouth is involved there can be sore open areas of gums, cheeks, tongue and/or palate.  Throat involvement interferes with swallowing and talking. Body and scalp sores can also appear.