Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Synonyms: Acquired epidermolysis bullosa
A rare chronic incurable sub epithelial autoimmune bullous disease characterized by the presence of tissue bound autoantibodies against type VII collagen within the basement membrane zone of the dermal-epidermal junction of stratified squamous epithelia. The patient’s serum may also have anti-type VII collagen autoantibodies. The clinical presentation is varied and may involve the skin oral mucosa and the upper third of the esophagus. The classical presentation is reminiscent of hereditary dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB) with skin fragility blisters and erosions and skin scarring. Other non-classical clinical presentations include an inflammatory bullous pemphigoid-like eruption a mucous membrane pemphigoid-like eruption and an IgA bullous dermatosis-like disease.
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Advocacy Organizations
DEBRA International
Empower people with EB and their support networks, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry with the knowledge and tools they need to better the lives of those with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) worldwide.
DEBRA International
Empower people with EB and their support networks, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry with the knowledge and tools they need to better the lives of those with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) worldwide.
International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
The mission of the International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation (IPPF) is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by pemphigus and pemphigoid through early diagnosis and support. Our vision is to find a cure for pemphigus and pemphigoid.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project Inc.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the little-known, often misdiagnosed disease Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to afflicted women in need of treatment, and supporting patients’ efforts to participate in clinical trials.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project Inc.
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the little-known, often misdiagnosed disease Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to afflicted women in need of treatment, and supporting patients’ efforts to participate in clinical trials.
the fairy goddess mother project inc
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is dedicated to increasing awareness of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to women needing treatment, and supporting patient’s efforts to participate in clinical trials.
the fairy goddess mother project inc
The Fairy Goddess Mother Project is dedicated to increasing awareness of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (VLS), providing financial assistance to women needing treatment, and supporting patient’s efforts to participate in clinical trials.
Clinical Trials
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