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

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

epidermolysis bullosa epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolytic (simplex)

Body Site

trunk abdomen buttock thigh

Age

2 months

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

generalized, disseminated trauma prone sites

Comments

This premature infant had recurrent bullae from shortly after birth particularly in trauma prone areas. Many were healing with hypopigmentation as new lesions formed. Her father had similar lesions in the newborn period and complained of recurrent bullae on his hands and feet.

Description

intact bullae, ruptured bullae, crusts and healing erosions

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9/7/2006 22:46:29

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