Epidermolysis Bullosa, Junctional - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

epidermolysis bullosa, junctional

Body Site

hip abdomen

Age

4 days

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

Comments

A newborn developed widespread blistering at areas of trauma especially in the diaper area, hands, feet, and around the mouth. Erosions in the mouth interfered with feeding. Failure to thrive, progressive blistering, and local skin infections led to septicemia and death at 5 months.

Description

vesicles and large erosion on a red base

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7/30/2001 15:40:07

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