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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
EB simplex (EBS) is the most common type of EB type consisting of three main subtypes
JUNCTIONAL EB
Junctional EB (JEB) is less common than EBS or DEB consisting of two main subtypes
KINDLER EB
Kindler EB (KEB) is the rarest form of inherited EB and does not have any subtypes
GENETICS OF EB
What causes EB and how do you get it? Learn about inheritance patterns in EB
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