Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica (Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa)
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25 trials/studies)
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Description:
Form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by atrophy of blistered areas, severe scarring, and nail changes. It is most often present at birth or in early infancy and occurs in both autosomal dominant and recessive forms. All forms of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa result from mutations in COLLAGEN TYPE VII, a major component fibrils of BASEMENT MEMBRANE and EPIDERMIS.
Also Known As:
Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Dominant; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Cockayne-Touraine Type; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Hallopeau-Siemens Type; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Recessive; Cockayne Touraine Disease; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Cockayne Touraine Type; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica, Hallopeau Siemens Type; Hallopeau Siemens Disease; Cockayne-Touraine Disease; Epidermolysis Bullosa, Dystrophic; Hallopeau-Siemens Disease
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