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5 Facts you should know about
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB)
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Clinical findings in severe generalized RDEB include skin fragility manifest by blistering with minimal trauma that heals with milia and scarring
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Blistering and erosions affecting the whole body may be present in the neonatal period
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Corneal erosions can lead to scarring and loss of vision
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Oral involvement may lead to mouth blistering, fusion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth, and progressive diminution of the size of the oral cavity
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The lifetime risk of aggressive squamous cell carcinoma is higher than 90%
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