Pruriginosa Pattern of Dystrophic Epidermolisys Bullosa: Clinical Case

Background. Epidermolisys bullosa pruriginosa is a rare pattern of dystrophic epidermolisys bullosa and characterized by severe itching that accompanies the formation of papules, plaques and nodes primarily on the lower limbs skin and imitating prurigo nodularis. Nowadays, less than 100 cases of thi...

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Main Authors: Maria A. Leonova, Nikolay N. Murashkin
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Union of pediatricians of Russia 2023-01-01
Series:Педиатрическая фармакология
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Online Access:https://www.pedpharma.ru/jour/article/view/2230
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Summary:Background. Epidermolisys bullosa pruriginosa is a rare pattern of dystrophic epidermolisys bullosa and characterized by severe itching that accompanies the formation of papules, plaques and nodes primarily on the lower limbs skin and imitating prurigo nodularis. Nowadays, less than 100 cases of this disease are reported in the world, thus, the presentation of this clinical case is relevant. Clinical case description. The authors describe the clinical case of pruriginous pattern of dominant dystrophic bullous epidermolysis in 14-year-old female patient. Conclusion. Diagnosis of this disease pattern is extremely difficult and currently all treatment is limited to the symptomatic therapy in order to stop itching and prevent scarring.
ISSN:1727-5776
2500-3089