genetic

Epidermolysis bullosa

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare medical conditions that result in easy blistering of the skin and . Blisters occur with minor or friction and are painful. Its severity can range from mild to fatal. Inherited EB is a rare disease with a in the United States of 8.2 per million live births. Those with mild cases may not develop symptoms until they start to crawl or walk. may include narrowing, cell skin cancer, and the need for amputations.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Painful skin blisters

Causes — why it happens

How it's found

·Skin , testing

Treatment

·Wound care, pain control, controlling , nutritional support

Complications

· narrowing, cell skin cancer, amputations

Outlook

·Death usually occurs during early adulthood

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