Junctional epidermolysis bullosa inversa
Synonyms: JEB inversa | JEB-I
A rare intermediate form of junctional epidermolysis bullosa characterized by congenital blistering and erosions confined to intertriginous skin sites the esophagus groin and perineum. Blistering is usually severe and lesions may heal with atrophic scarring and milia formation. Extracutaneous manifestations include nail dystrophy enamel hypoplasia and dental caries oral esophageal and vaginal blisters and erosions.
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