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Epidermolysis bullosa: where do we stand?

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  • 1. Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.
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    • Sarkar R 1
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 01 Jul 2011, 77(4):431-438
https://doi.org/10.4103/0378-6323.82393 PMID: 21727690 

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Epidermolysis bullosa, a genetically determined skin fragility disorder can severely incapacitate the life of the afflicted patient. Although the clinical features are multiple and varied, treatment still remains a major challenge. There have been major changes in the classification of the disease recently. Although there is still a long way to go, good nursing care, and gene therapy could possibly significantly alleviate the suffering of the patients in the future.

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