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Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa inversa: a case report
G F Altomare1, M Polenghi, P D Pigatto
12nd Department of Dermatology, University of Milan, Italy.
Dermatologica
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) inverse form presents with blistering, mucosal issues, and nail dystrophy. Phenytoin treatment showed significant improvement in skin manifestations for a 41-year-old patient.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Genetics
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Inverse form of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a rare genodermatosis.
- Characterized by chronic blistering, improvement in adulthood, flexural lesions, mucosal and nail involvement.
- Hallopeau-Siemens form is a severe subtype of RDEB.