Author/Editor		Kihiczak, NI; Papadopoulos, AJ; Schwartz, RA; Janniger, CK
Title		Epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria simplex: case report
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 10, št. 1
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 24-30
Language		eng
Abstract		Blistering is a common childhood phenomenon. There is a group of heterogeneous, genetic mechanobullous diseases termed epidermolysis bullosa (EB) whose hallmark is blistering due to minor trauma or pressure. Some patients with EB may be limited in common extracurricular activities such as playing tennis or hiking, while others may be asymptomatic with occasional blistering. The level of vesiculation within the skin defines three major subtypes of EB: EB simplex, dystrophic EB and junctional EB. We describe a patient and review the simple type of epidermolysis bullosa (EBS), which has an incidence of approximately 10-30 cases per million. The incidence of EBS is most probably higher than the stated figure, due to underreporting of mild cases. The severity of EBS depends upon the type of underlying defect.
Descriptors		EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA SIMPLEX INFANT BIOPSY