Question 1

what  causes  epidermolysis bullosa?

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Genetic: Epidermolysis bullosa is usually genetically inherited.

Question 2

can epidermolysis bullosa be totally cured?

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Unfortunately no: Eb can not be cured as it is a genetic condition. Several trials do occur that are looking at stem cell transplants as a method of increasing skin resistant to shearing forces 
and have shown promising results.

http://www.debra.org/research-trials.

Question 3

is there ssi help with epidermolysis bullosa?

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Yes: Epidermolysis bullosa has several different types and they differ in their severity.  (ebs - eb simplex is the most common). These are all genetic skin fragility syndromes and will require life long wound care which is very expensive.  I have some patients with this condition and have helped all of them get SSI assistance for their disease.  Good luck. You should not have too much difficulty.

Question 4

what is epidermolysis bullosa (eb)? what causes it?

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Skin disease: It's a congenital skin disease.  The skin has two layers the epidermis and the dermis below.  In this disease the proteins that anchor the two don't work well so they don't adhere well and detach easily.  This results in blistering and chronic erosions.  There are different types some more serious than others.  Here is a link to learn more: http://www.ebkids.org

Question 5

how can we  help our son with epidermolysis bullosa?

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Support Group: Consider joining an epidermolysis bullosa support group where  you can learn from other families that cope with this disease. Take care.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: epidermolysis bullosa?

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Much: There are many different types some with blisters some with severe scarring and almost all types are inherited.

Question 7

how is epidermolysis bullosa caused? what is being done by whom to cure this disease?

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Gene defects: This rare disorder involves the loss of adhesion between top and bottom layers of skin caused by defects in the genes that control their constriction.It comes an dominant and recessive forms with many subtypes.Most involve the type 7 collagen gene. Many labs around the world have studied the problem and record &gt;20k articles on the subject. See www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/gquery.

Question 8

what to do if i discovered a video that have cured a baby with epidermolysis bullosa is is true or is it fake?

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Fake: Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic disease.  Unfortunately there is no cure at this time although there is ongoing research.  This is one disease where gene therapy may be helpful in the future.  Any video claiming to cure this disease is fake and likely a scam to get your money.

Question 9

how do the doctors make the diagnosis for epidermolysis bullosa?

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Clinical appearance.: Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of genetic conditions that cause the skin to be very fragile and to blister easily. There are 4 major types of eb simplex. It is an inherited condition. Blistering is present from birth and tends to improve with age. There is also abnormal nail growth and thickening of the palms and soles. As with most inherited diseases there is no definitive treatment.

Question 10

anyone familiar with revertant mosaicism and epidermolysis bullosa?

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Revertant Mosaiciam: Revertant mosaicism or natural gene therapy is the somatic reversion of an inherited mutation, thereby partially or completely restoring the phenotype. In eb this phenomenon is visible as clinically healthy patches, surrounded by affected skin. The underlying mechanism of reversion has been investigated in a cohort of nine patients.

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