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Epidermolysis bullosa

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Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare dermatoses, mainly inherited, characterized by blistering and erosions of the skin and mucous membranes caused by minor mechanical trauma (mechanobullous disorders). Only acquired EB is not inherited.

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  1. ‘A. Sygros’ Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, 5, I. Dragoumi Street, 161 21, Athens, Greece

    Andreas D. Katsambas

  2. University Unit Allergology Professional and Environmental Dermatology, University of Florence, Via Alfani 37, 50 121, Florence, Italy

    Torello M. Lotti

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Menchini, G., Bianchi, B., Lotti, T.M. (2003). Epidermolysis bullosa. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07131-1_27

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