A Case of Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica.
- Author:
Nan Hee LEE
;
Jong Myung HYUN
;
Jin Tack KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Blister;
Child;
Cicatrix;
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica*;
Epidermolysis Bullosa*;
Foot;
Friction;
Hand;
Humans;
Male;
Skin;
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1977;15(3):327-331
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica is reported with review of pathogenesis with literatures. Epidermolysis Bulloaa Dystrophica is a rare genetic disease which is characterized by the formation of blister upon the minor trauma or friction to the skin. A 7-year old boy was referred to our dept. in Aug. 1976 because of a severe bullous eruption primarily on his hands and feet. On admission tense bullae were noted on the dorsa of hands and feet which is usually serous but may be hermorhagic tendency. Soon thereafter tbis bullous lesion tend to break down into painful shallow denudation which may leave depigmented scars and milia after healing. Family history was negative for skin disorders.
