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In medicine (dermatology) Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disease characterized by the presence of extremely fragile skin and recurrent blister formation, resulting from minor mechanical friction or trauma. This condition is not contagious. The condition was brought to public attention in the UK through the Channel 4 documentary The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, chronicling the life and death of English sufferer Jonny Kennedy.
Forms
There are three main forms of inherited EB. These different subtypes are defined by the depth of blister location within the skin layers, and the location of the dissolution of the skin.
EB Simplex (EBS) -- ABOVE the basement membrane
Blister formation of EB simplex is within the basal keratinocyte of the epidermis. Sometimes EB simplex is called epidermolytic. There are four subtypes of EBS: More on [ Epidermolysis bullosa ]
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DEBRA Ireland is the national charity for people with a rare genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) www.debraireland.org
debraireland (DEBRA Ireland) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:13:58 -0000
DEBRA Ireland is the national charity for people with a rare genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) www.debraireland.org
@GPforhire They don't tell us useful things like that! I've never seen a pt with it. Seen epidermolysis bullosa simplex. De novo mutation.
MedStudentFaye (Faye Bishton) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:08:18 -0000
@GPforhire They don't tell us useful things like that! I've never seen a pt with it. Seen epidermolysis bullosa simplex. De novo mutation.
So yeah, I'm going to go home and order a necklace from Courteney and David's Epidermolysis Bullosa collection.
mmodi93 (Mitali) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:43:28 -0000
So yeah, I'm going to go home and order a necklace from Courteney and David's Epidermolysis Bullosa collection.
RT@BarryBakes Courtney Cox and David Arquette start a jewelry line to benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa -- http://bit.ly/4Bs3hH great story...
southerngardens (Robin Dunn) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:55:58 -0000
RT@BarryBakes Courtney Cox and David Arquette start a jewelry line to benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa -- http://bit.ly/4Bs3hH great story...
New Cause: RT @BarryBakes Courtney Cox and David Arquette start a jewelry line to benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa http://bit.ly/4Bs3hH
suefrause (Sue Frause) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:20:56 -0000
New Cause: RT @BarryBakes Courtney Cox and David Arquette start a jewelry line to benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa http://bit.ly/4Bs3hH
Courtney Cox and David Arquette start a jewelry line to benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa -- http://bit.ly/4Bs3hH
BarryBakes (Barry Bakes) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:46:50 -0000
Courtney Cox and David Arquette start a jewelry line to benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa -- http://bit.ly/4Bs3hH
DebRA International - Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association. A voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness and providing support for families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Includes treatment and care information, latest research, organization history, and forums.
Cristina's Castle in the Clouds - Information and support for those interested in a skin disorder called epidermolysis bullosa. Message board and also a list of camps for children with this disorder.
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DebRA Australia, Queensland Branch - Features disorder information, organization background, publications, photo gallery, and information about the NSW branch.
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DebRA Canada - Includes articles, news, and information about this genetic disorder.
DebRA of America - Offers information, news, newsletters, support, and resources.
DebRA UK - Features organization background, information about the disorder, fundraising and research details, and news.
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EB Info World - Information, mailing list, pictures, and help for new parents.
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EB Medical Research Foundation - A volunteer, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the support of medical research about this disorder. Includes information about research, videos, and organization information.
International EB Forum - Includes downloadable articles and booklets as well as links of interest. Also offers password-protected forums for professionals.
Yahoo! Groups: EBworld - Mailing list support group for parents, patients, and those interested in learning about disease.
Meta Description: [ EBworld: EB Info World Awareness Group ]
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