Epidermolysis bullosa in newborn: a case report

Authors

  • Gursharn Singh Narang Department of Pediatrics, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Medical Sciences And Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India
  • Ashwani Kumar Department of Pediatrics, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Medical Sciences And Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India
  • Navneet Virk Department of Pediatrics, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Medical Sciences And Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India
  • Supriya Malik Department of Pediatrics, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Medical Sciences And Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20174761

Keywords:

Blistering, Epidermolysis bullosa

Abstract

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder. It has many genetic and symptomatic variations but all share the prominent symptom of extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears from minor trauma in the varying degrees of severity and can severely incapacitate the life of the afflicted patient. Treatment still remains a major challenge. Daily wound care, pain management and protective bandaging are the only available treatment options.

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Published

2017-10-24