5 Facts you should know about

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB)

Clinical findings in severe generalized RDEB include skin fragility manifest by blistering with minimal trauma that heals with milia and scarring

Blistering and erosions affecting the whole body may be present in the neonatal period

Corneal erosions can lead to scarring and loss of vision

Oral involvement may lead to mouth blistering, fusion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and progressive diminution of the size of the oral cavity

The lifetime risk of aggressive squamous cell carcinoma is higher than 90%

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