Bathing for individuals with epidermolysis bullosa.
Bathing is very difficult for individuals with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), although anecdotally preferred to showering. This article reviews the as yet small body of research literature that documents or quantifies the impact of bathing on EB patients.
Arbuckle
H Alan
HA
Epidermolysis Bullosa Center of Excellence and Wound Care Clinic, The Children's Hospital, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. Alan.Arbuckle@ucdenver.edu
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001458:Bandages; D001494:Baths / Q000379:methods*; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care