What is EB in wound care?
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What is EB in wound care?
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited diseases characterized by mechanical fragility of the skin and mucous membranes.
Is there a cure for EB skin disease?
Treatment for epidermolysis bullosa There’s currently no cure for EB, so treatment aims to relieve symptoms and prevent complications developing, such as infection. A team of medical specialists will help you decide what treatment is best for your child and offer advice about living with the condition.
What causes EB skin disease?
EB may be an autoimmune disorder, but a gene mutation that affects the collagen in your skin is typically the cause. EB usually occurs in infancy or early childhood.
How do you manage epidermolysis bullosa?
In general, take these steps:
- Wash your hands. Wash your hands before touching your child’s blisters or changing dressings.
- Control pain.
- Cleanse skin daily.
- Puncture new blisters.
- Apply treated dressings.
- Wrap blistered hands and feet daily.
- Watch for signs of infection.
- Keep cool.
How does epidermolysis bullosa affect nutrition?
The nutritional care of children and adolescents with Epidermolysis Bullosa is a key treatment strategy, since the energy needs are increased due to the disease’s metabolism, burdening the immune system and cicatrization process, symptoms caused by the disease hinder the intake and adequate absorption of nutrients.
How long does someone with EB live?
The disease appears at birth or during the first few years of life, and lasts a lifetime. Prognosis is variable, but tends to be serious. Life expectancy is 50 years, and the disease brings with it complications related to infections, nutrition and neoplastic complications.
Is EB fatal?
EB can vary from minor to fatal. The minor forms causes blistering of the skin. The fatal forms affect other organs. Most types of this condition start at birth or soon after.
