Epidermolysis bullosa
Alternative Names
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa; Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa; Hemidesmosomal epidermolysis bullosa; Weber-Cockayne syndromePrevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of any form of epidermolysis bullosa.
During pregnancy, chorionic villus sampling to test the fetus is available. For couples at high risk of having an offspring with epidermolysis bullosa, the test can be done as early as week 8-10 of the pregnancy. Speak with your obstetrician and genetic counselor.
To prevent skin trauma and blistering, it may help to wear padding around trauma-prone areas like elbows, knees, ankles, and buttocks. Contact sports should be avoided.
Patients with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita who are on steroids for longer than one month may require calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent osteoporosis.
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