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Synonyms

• EB

Condition Communities

• epidermolysis bullosa simplex
• junctional epidermolysis bullosa
• dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
• Kindler syndrome

General Conversation
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a hereditary skin condition defined clinically by blister formation from mechanical injury. There are 4 primary kinds with additional sub-types identified. There is a spectrum of seriousness, and also within each type, one could be either slightly or severely impacted. EB ranges from being a minor trouble calling for modification of some activities, to being completely disabling and also, in many cases, deadly.

Rubbing creates blister formation. Sores could develop anywhere externally of the skin, within the oral cavity and in much more extreme forms could additionally entail the external area of the eye, in addition to the respiratory, intestinal and also genitourinary tracts. In some forms of the condition, damaging scars and also disabling soft tissue deformities take place.

Presently, there is no cure for EB. Encouraging care consists of everyday injury treatment, bandaging, as well as discomfort management as needed.