epidermolysis bullosa acquisita

Question 1

is EBA rare?

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

epidermolysis bullosa acquisita

Answer 2

it is a rare, autoimmune subepidermal bullous disease due to IgG autoantibodies

Question 3

IgG autoantibodies to what type of collagen?

Answer 3

type 7 collagen

Question 4

what is the etiology?

Answer 4

unknown

Question 5

What are the features?

Answer 5

1. Skin fragility
2. subepidermal blisters
   3.residual scarring
   4.milia formation

Question 6

what are the common sites for epidermolysis bullosa acquisita?

Answer 6

1. trauma prone areas such as
   hands
   feet
   elbows
   knees
   sacrum
   nails
   mouth