What is epidermolysis bullosa?

Also known as: dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, EB.

Epidermolysis bullosa refers to a condition in which the skin is very fragile and blisters easily. It often appears early in life, though it can first appear during the teenage years or early adulthood.

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Reviewed by: Aaron J Berger, MD

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