In the January 2010 issue of Dermatologic Clinics (Volume 28, Issue 1), an error appears in the article “Involvement in Epidermolysis Bullosa” by Antonella Tosti, Débora Cadore de Farias, and…
In the January 2010 issue of Dermatologic Clinics (Volume 28, Issue 1), an error appears in the article “Plectin Gene Defects Lead to Various Forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex” by…
This article includes a list of resources for patients with epidermolysis bullosa in the Netherlands. Epidermolysis Bullosa Expert Center Center for Blistering Diseases, Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Groningen,…
This article describes the clinical services for EB in Australia and New Zealand. The history and epidemiology of EB in Australia is described. Current treatment and research achievements are described….
The Israeli population is characterized by unique demographic features including high genetic homogeneity within many closed communities. As a consequence the molecular epidemiology of epidermolysis bullosa differs markedly in this…
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of hereditary disorders characterized by mechanical stress-induced blistering of the skin and mucous membranes. This article discusses the prevalence among and genetic studies of…
The recessive forms of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) are common in Scandinavia, especially in the northern parts of Norway and Sweden. The daily care of EB in Scandinavia is organized around…
The Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) House Austria is a special unit for the multidisciplinary management of children and adults with EB. Major advances in EB care have been made possible by…
Hereditary EB is a rare skin disease that occurs worldwide and in all racial groups. There are currently 60 families affected and about 150 patients with EB under care in…
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has officially been recognized as a rare disease in Italy. Regional reference centers for EB have been created during the past years. This article discusses the clinical…
