Posts by: Alejandra Viviescas

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A case report of a patient with mild junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) with kidney and lung involvement who showed blisters on different skin layers suggests that this type of epidermolysis ... Read more

March 4, 2019

Prognosis Good for Pediatric Autoimmune Blistering Diseases, but Long-Term Follow-up Needed, Study Says

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Autoimmune blistering diseases, including epidermolysis bullosa, in children have a better prognosis than in adults, but long-term follow-up is necessary for adequate management due to frequent late relapses, a ... Read more

February 18, 2019

Mechanism Underlying Fibrosis in RDEB Could Be New Therapeutic Target

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In the absence of collagen 7, the protein missing in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) patients, the protein thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) plays a key role in the development of fibrosis, or scarred tissue. ... Read more

February 11, 2019

Steroid-induced Diabetes in EBA Patient Shows Importance of Follow-up Care

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The case report of a patient with epidermolysis bullosa acquisita who developed steroid-induced diabetes underscores the importance of counseling patients about possible medication side effects and ensuring close follow-up during treatment. ... Read more

February 8, 2019

Cannabinoids Could Help Manage EB-related Pain, Study Suggests

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Oral use of cannabinoids — derivatives of cannabis — could help manage pain and the urge to scratch in epidermolysis bullosa (EB) patients, according to a study that evaluated three case ... Read more

January 28, 2019

Severe EB Requires Multidisciplinary Approach, Case Report Suggests

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The case report of a patient with severe epidermolysis bullosa underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving skin protection, care of the wounds, nutritional support, and medical intervention. ... Read more

Posts by: Alejandra Viviescas

Alejandra Viviescas

JEB Involving Kidneys, Lungs Should be Classified as Mixed Form of Disease, Case Report Suggests

Prognosis Good for Pediatric Autoimmune Blistering Diseases, but Long-Term Follow-up Needed, Study Says

Mechanism Underlying Fibrosis in RDEB Could Be New Therapeutic Target

Steroid-induced Diabetes in EBA Patient Shows Importance of Follow-up Care

Cannabinoids Could Help Manage EB-related Pain, Study Suggests

Severe EB Requires Multidisciplinary Approach, Case Report Suggests

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