Blistering Disorders

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Overview

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a term that refers to a group of inherited disorders characterized by blisters that occur spontaneously or develop as the result of pressure or friction. More than a dozen subtypes have been described. However, there are three main categories: simplex, junctional, and dystrophic, depending on the presence or absence of scarring and the level of separation and breakage within the skin.

In epidermolysis bullosa simplex, the level of separation (and henc...Read the full article