Open AccessSuspected epidermolysis bullosa simplex in a 5 week old Nigerian: A case report
Author(s) -
BE Otaigbe,
B Datubo-Brown
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
nigerian journal of medicine/the nigerian journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2667-0526
pISSN - 1115-2613
DOI - 10.4314/njm.v15i3.37245
Subject(s) - medicine , epidermolysis bullosa , epidermolysis bullosa simplex , dermatology , referral , pemphigus , surgery , pediatrics , family medicine
Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare non scaring autosomal dominant disorder characterized by recurrent blistering of the skin and mucous membrane. The skin is fragile and minor rubbing may cause blistering. It's epidemiology in our environment is unknown probably because of paucity of information on the clinical presentation and management with resultant mortality within the first few months of life.