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Bulleuse Epidermolyse
Definition
The bulleuse épidermolyse is a genetic disease, a hereditary skin trouble which is characterized by an separation of the skin and/or mucous membranes in the form of bubbles at the time of least friction or traumatism.
Description
There exists more than 20 types different of épidermolyse bulleuse, pertaining to 3 principal groups: simple, dystrophic and functional. They vary from a not very severe form to mutilating forms, even mortals. A genetic accident causes a failure of the system of adhesion of the dermic cells and various layers of the skin. The skin is then extremely fragile and falls apart with least friction creating thus bubbles, the typical characteristic of a bulleuse épidermolyse. An English study estimates that the frequency of the bulleuse épidermolyse is 1 out of 17.000 births. This would mean approximately 30.000 people in Europe and 500.000 in the whole mode. The bulleuse épidermolyse is present everywhere in the world, without distinction of race or sex.
Author
Anwar Hossain
Author Email
anwtele@yahoo.com
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