Catalog

Dominant bullous dermolysis of the newborn

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Dominant bullous dermolysis of the newborn – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/927280469

A variant of dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa presenting with variable degrees of blistering in the neonatal period due to a deficiency of type VII collagen at the dermoepidermal junction. An increase in type VII collagen at the dermoepidermal junction over the first few weeks or months of life is accompanied by clinical improvement.