Acanthosis bullosa: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Contact the care team sooner than planned if there are frequent new infections, rapidly increasing blistering, poorly controlled pain, difficulty walking, or treatment side effects.

   Genetic counseling can be revisited when a person is planning a pregnancy or wants updated information about testing.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Routine follow-up is usually coordinated by a dermatologist.

   Visits may review blister frequency, scaling, pain, itching, infections, mobility, and the effect of treatment on school, work, or sleep.

   Children may need growth, nutrition, and developmental monitoring if skin disease is extensive.

   Follow-up is also a chance to adjust skin-care routines as weather, activity, age, or symptoms change.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Acanthosis bullosa. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.