Epidermolysis bullosa simplex 1A, generalized severe

A form of epidermolysis bullosa simplex, a group of skin fragility disorders characterized by skin blistering due to cleavage within the basal layer of keratinocytes, and erosions caused by minor mechanical trauma. There is a broad spectrum of clinical severity ranging from minor blistering on the feet, to subtypes with extracutaneous involvement and a lethal outcome. EBS1A is an autosomal dominant form characterized by generalized intraepidermal skin blistering that begins and is very prominent at birth. EBS1A may be life-threatening in the first year of life. Tendency to blistering diminishes in adolescence.

Epidermolysis bullosa simplex 2A, generalized severe

A form of epidermolysis bullosa simplex, a group of skin fragility disorders characterized by skin blistering due to cleavage within the basal layer of keratinocytes, and erosions caused by minor mechanical trauma. There is a broad spectrum of clinical severity ranging from minor blistering on the feet, to subtypes with extracutaneous involvement and a lethal outcome. EBS2A is an autosomal dominant, severe form characterized by extensive intraepidermal blistering from the time of birth with herpetiform marginal spreading and central healing. Oral mucosal involvement, nail dystrophy, onychogryposis, formation of milia, and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis are common features.