Important

It is possible that the main title of the report Epidermolysis Bullosa is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.

Synonyms

• Simplex Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Non-Scarring Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Scarring Bullosa
• Acantholysis Bullosa
• Acanthosis Bullosa
• Bullosa Hereditaria
• Dowling-Meara Syndrome
• EB
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Hereditaria
• Epidermolysis Bullosa Letalias
• Epidermolysis Hereditaria Tarda
• Goldscheider's Disease
• Hallopeau-Siemens Disease
• Heinrichsbauer Syndrome
• Herlitz Syndrome
• Hyperplastic Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Keratolysis
• Kobner's Disease
• Localized Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Polydysplastic Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Weber-Cockayne Disease

 Disorder Subdivision

• Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
• Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

 General Discussion

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) refers to a group of rare, inherited skin diseases characterized by recurring painful blisters and open sores, often in response to minor trauma, as a result of the unusually fragile nature of the skin. Some severe forms may involve the eyes, tongue, and esophagus, and some may produce scarring and disabling musculoskeletal deformities. There are three major forms: Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (EB simplex), the most common; Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB), and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB).