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Epidermolysis Bullosa

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Definition: Group of genetically determined disorders characterized by the blistering of skin and mucosae. There are four major forms: acquired, simple, junctional, and dystrophic. Each of the latter three has several varieties.  vesiculobullous skin dis; GEN only: prefer specifics; do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES   
Examples Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica; Epidermolysis Bullosa, Junctional; Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex 		Other names Acantholysis Bullosa
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Poikiloderma of Kindler  0   *Blister *Epidermolysis Bullosa *Periodontal Diseases *Photosensitivity Disorders.
Epidermolysis bullosa, pretibial  0   *Epidermolysis Bullosa.
Epidermolysis bullosa, lethal acantholytic  0   *Epidermolysis Bullosa.
epidermolysis bullosa acquisita antigen  0   *Autoantigens Epidermolysis Bullosa. J Invest Dermatol 1985;84(3):215

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