Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex

Lydia Kurniasari, Meiza, Yosep Ferdinand Rahmat Sugianto, Radityastuti, Indra Wijaya

2019

Abstract

Epidermolysisbullosa simplex (EBS) is a rare blistering hereditary disease. It generally occurs in infants and children. Fine (2010) stated the prevalence of EBS is 19.6 / 1 million live births, and 8.22 / 1 million populations. This case report is aimed to establish the early diagnosis for prognosis assessment and parents’ education. A 1-month-old babygirl presented with blisters which became erosion on elbow and foot, and nail dystrophy since birth. Skin biopsy result was in accordance to EBS. Patient was treated with normal saline compress, topical antibiotic, and topical placenta extract. Treatment resulted in improvement of skin lesion.The blisters of EBS is found intraepidermally on trauma-prone sites. The patient was followed up for 8 months. No secondary infection was found. The parent was satisfied with the result of treatment. EBS is a lifelong condition which requires meticulate attention from the parents. Trauma avoidance is pivotal to prevent the blisters. Genetic counselling might be needed.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kurniasari L., Meiza., Sugianto Y., Radityastuti. and Wijaya I. (2019). Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex.In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease - Volume 1: ICTROMI, ISBN 978-989-758-469-5, pages 384-388. DOI: 10.5220/0009989703840388

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ictromi19,
author={Lydia Kurniasari and Meiza and Yosep Ferdinand Rahmat Sugianto and Radityastuti and Indra Wijaya},
title={Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease - Volume 1: ICTROMI,},
year={2019},
pages={384-388},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0009989703840388},
isbn={978-989-758-469-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease - Volume 1: ICTROMI,
TI - Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
SN - 978-989-758-469-5
AU - Kurniasari L.
AU - Meiza.
AU - Sugianto Y.
AU - Radityastuti.
AU - Wijaya I.
PY - 2019
SP - 384
EP - 388
DO - 10.5220/0009989703840388