title: Pretibial dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
abstract: Pretibial epidermolysis bullosa is a rare variant of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, characterized by bullae and violaceous lichenoid papules and plaques of the anterior aspects of the legs. A case of pretibial epidermolysis bullosa is presented and the literature is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio 45267, USA.
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Bridges
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Mutasim
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D016108:Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009262:Nails / Q000473:pathology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome