This picture shows skin lesions (epidermolysis bullosa) over the
joints on the hands and feet (interphalangeal joints). Dystrophic
epidermolysis bullosa is an inherited condition that causes red
blisters (bullae) that break open, ooze, form scabs (crusts), and
scar.
Review Date: 10/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center
for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed
Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
