epidermolysis bullosa (DOID:2730)
Alliance: disease page
Synonyms: acantholysis bullosa
Alt IDs: ICD10CM:Q81, MESH:D004820, NCI:C67383, UMLS_CUI:C0014527
Definition: A vesiculobullous skin disease that is characterized by formation of blisters with only minor skin trauma, which can cause widespread wounds, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and severe infection, frequently develops_from mutations in connective tissue elements, including genes encoding keratin, collagen, and laminin.