Epidermolysis bullosa: a series of 12 patients in kashmir valley

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetically determined mechano-bullous disorder of the skin encompassing a group of conditions that share skin fragility as a common feature. Twele patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa from Kashmir valley are reported. Our series included 12 patients, 5 males and 7 fem...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology 2010-07, Vol.55 (3), p.229-232
Main Authors: Qayoom, Seema, Masood, Qazi, Sultan, Javeed, Hassan, Iffat, Jehangir, Majid, Bhat, Yasmeen J, Bhat, Taseer, Chisti, Muzamil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Blisters
Care and treatment
Case studies
Collagen
Diagnosis
Epidermolysis bullosa
Family medical history
Females
Fingers & toes
Gene therapy
Marriage
Nikolsky
Original
Peritoneal dialysis
Prevention
sign
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Summary:Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetically determined mechano-bullous disorder of the skin encompassing a group of conditions that share skin fragility as a common feature. Twele patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa from Kashmir valley are reported. Our series included 12 patients, 5 males and 7 females. Features were consistent with EB simplex in 8 patients, EB pruriginosa in 2 patients, generalized atrophic benign EB in one patient and EB acquista in one patient. EB is a rare, genetically determined, blistering disorder affecting both males and females with predominant involvement of hands and feet. In the absence of specific therapy, treatment mainly involves avoidance of provoking factors, prevention and treatment of complications.
ISSN:0019-5154
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0019-5154.70668