Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica

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Q&A: Two decades of research lead to treatment for rare, painful skin condition

Patients with severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, have skin so fragile, the slightest touch can lead to blistering and, eventually, large, open wounds that never heal, causing immense pain.

May 3, 2025

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Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions

Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal's eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either ...

Jul 24, 2023

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Gene therapy gel offers new hope against rare blistering disease

An experimental gene therapy that's applied as a skin gel appears to heal wounds caused by a rare and severe genetic skin disease.

Dec 15, 2022

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