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Epidermolysis bullosa, dominant dystrophic
Epidermolysis bullosa, dystrophic
 
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Epidermolysis bullosa

Alternative names:

dominant and recessive epidermolysis bullosa; epidermolysis bullosa letalis; epidermolysis bullosa simplex; Weber-Cockayne syndrome

Symptoms:

  • a family history of epidermolysis bullosa or an affected parent
  • blistering of the skin as a result of minor trauma or temperature change
  • blistering present at birth
  • nail loss or deformed nails
  • blistering in or around the mouth and throat with feeding difficulty or swallowing difficulty

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Tests:


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