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| Year : 2010 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 229-232 |
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Epidermolysis bullosa: A series of 12 patients in Kashmir valley
Seema Qayoom1, Qazi Masood2, Javeed Sultan1, Iffat Hassan2, Majid Jehangir2, Yasmeen J Bhat1, Taseer Bhat2, Muzamil Chisti2
1 Department of Dermatology, STD & Leprosy, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, India
2 Government Medical College, Srinagar, India
Correspondence Address:
Seema Qayoom
Department of Dermatology, STD & Leprosy, SKIMS Medical Collge Hospital, Bemina-Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.70668
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Background: Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetically determined mechano-bullous disorder of the skin encompassing a group of conditions that share skin fragility as a common feature. Materials and Methods: Twele patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa from Kashmir valley are reported. Results: Our series included 12 patients, 5 males and 7 females. Features were consistent with EB simplex in 8 patients, EB pruriginosa in 2 patients, generalized atrophic benign EB in one patient and EB acquista in one patient. Conclusion: EB is a rare, genetically determined, blistering disorder affecting both males and females with predominant involvement of hands and feet. In the absence of specific therapy, treatment mainly involves avoidance of provoking factors, prevention and treatment of complications. |
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