Epidermolysis Bullosa
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Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), also called butterfly skin, is a group of rare diseases that causes fragile and easily blistered skin. EB affects 1 in 50,000, and it is inherited from the parents. There is currently no cure or prevention for EB, but treatments that can help include bandaging, therapy, and surgery.
Symptoms
The symptoms of EB differ based on what type of EB the person has, but some common symptoms include blisters on the palms/feet, thick or unformed nails, milia, and blisters inside the mouth.
Types of EB
There are four main types of EB: epidermolysis bullosa simplex, dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, and kindler syndrome.
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS): Symptoms of EBS include blisters on the hands, feet, or in the mouth and thickened skin on the palms and feet. This is the most commonly seen type of EB.
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB): The blisters developed in DEB leave scars. In mild cases, blisters form on the hands, feet, knees, and elbows. In severe cases, blisters can form on other parts of the skin, mouth, and digestive tract.
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB): This type is usually severe, and can cause blisters on the scalp, large areas on the body, and digestive tract. A child can die within 1 year of their life when they have severe JEB.
Kindler syndrome: This is a rare type of EB, and symptoms include skin that is sensitive to the sun and blisters that form in multiple layers.
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Nice summary , I wonder if you have any pictures of EB to share