Posts by: Alejandra Viviescas

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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

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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