What is Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)?
EB is a group of inherited conditions in which the skin blisters extremely easily. There are three main types of EB. Each is a quite distinct disorder – as different from the other forms of EB as chicken pos is from measles. If you have EB Simplex, then you cannot later develop one of the other forms of EB (dystrophic or junctional). EB Simplex People with EB Simplex develop blisters on their feet (and usually also on their hands), in response to friction. Walking even short distances is often enough to cause blisters; the problem is at its worst in hot weather. Many people also experience blisters under tight clothing and sometimes in their mouths. The first sign that a baby may have inherited the condition is often the appearance of blisters under the waistband and elasticated areas of nappies, though blisters may not be seen for the first time until a child starts to walk, or occasionally even later. EB Simplex is a dominantly inherited condition. One parent of an affected person wi
