Epidermolysis bullosa simplex
| Epidermolysis bullosa simplex | |
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| Epidermolysis bullosa simplex | |
| Specialty | Medical genetics |
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is a disorder resulting from mutations in the genes encoding keratin 5 or keratin 14.: 598 It is one of the major forms of epidermolysis bullosa, a group of genetic conditions that cause the skin to be very fragile and to blister easily.