Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica
Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica or dystrophic EB (DEB) is an inherited disease affecting the skin and other organs.
| Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Dystrophic EB |
| The legs of an individual with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
"Butterfly child" is the colloquial name for a child born with the disease, as their skin is seen to be as delicate and fragile as the wings of a butterfly.
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