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Epidermolysis bullosa

Epidermolysis bullosa

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

Dr. Robert Jackson reviewed this

45 year experience in Dermatology

Is a type of:

Genetic skin diseases • Skin abnormalities

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Thin skin
Blistering
Skin sores
Blisters in the mouth
Skin ulcers
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Epidermolysis bullosa
Tetracycline
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3 reviews

Procedures

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Surgery

Tracheostomy
3.7
6 reviews
Skin graft
2.3
12 reviews

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Health education
Wound care
Nutritional support

Tests

Wound or tissue culture

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