Epidermolysis Bullosa, Epidermolytic (simplex), Dermatitis, Diaper - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolytic (simplex) dermatitis, diaper

Body Site

diaper area perianal genital penis

Age

4 months

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

Comments

A healthy 4 month old boy was evaluated for recurrent blistering in the diaper area and over bony prominences on the hands and feet and occasionally around the mouth. He had no oral blisters or erosions. Skin biopsy showed a suprabasilar blister in the epidermis. The family history was negative for other affected individuals.

Description

erosions, crusts, and hypopigmentation

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7/30/2001 15:50:32

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