Inherited blistering diseases Epidermolysis bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a family of rare, inherited disorders characterized by fragility of the skin and sometimes the mucosa in response to minor mechanical trauma. EB is caused by mutations in at least 14…
1 What is the purpose of a pediatric dermatologist? A pediatric dermatologist specializes in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails in children. The clinical presentation and treatment of skin diseases are often different in…
Acknowledgment The author acknowledges the prior contributions of Drs. H. Alan Arbuckle and Ronald E. Grimwood to this chapter. 1 What are mechanobullous disorders? Mechanobullous disorders, either inherited or acquired, are skin conditions characterized by blister formation (vesicles, bullae, and…