A Case of Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica Dominant.
- Author:
Mi Jung JUNG
;
Jong Seok LEE
;
Young Keun KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica Dominant
- MeSH:
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica*;
Epidermolysis Bullosa*;
Foot;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Male;
Parturition;
Phenytoin;
Povidone-Iodine;
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation;
Vitamin E;
Vitamins
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1994;32(3):518-522
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica is rare, chronic non-inflammtory mechanobullous disease of hereditary trait, which easily produces bullae by minor trauma or sponta neosly. A 1-day old male neonate presented wide spread vesicobullous minor, eruptions since birth. On examination, tense bullse were noted on the dorsa of the feet and right knei: area Which is usually serous but may be hemarrhagic tendeney. This was healed by the dropping of oxoline and wet betadine auze application along with the administration of vitamin E and phenytoin. We present a case of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica that seems be a dominant type considering the presence of family history with histopathologic and electron microscopic findings.