Blistering Disorders

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Treatment

Treatment varies depending on the severity of the disease. Most treatment of epidermolysis bullosa involves preventing trauma and friction, and controlling secondary infections. Large blisters and erosions should be treated with gentle local wound care, such as with petroleum jelly, gauze, and ointments. Vitamin supplements are recommended, particularly if nutrition is compromised. Oral hygiene is important. Plastic surgery can be performed to relieve severe mittenlike deformities a...Read the full article