About EB

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited conditions characterised by fragility of the skin and internal linings of the body

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WHAT IS EB?

Learn about the four main types of EB and how it affects the structure of the skin

EB simplex (EBS) is the most common type of EB type consisting of three main subtypes

Junctional EB (JEB) is less common than EBS or DEB consisting of two main subtypes

Dystrophic EB (DEB) can be dominant or recessive with two major subtypes