title: Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa: A report of two cases.
abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) pruriginosa is a very rare pattern of dystrophic EB caused by type VII collagen gene mutation, with distinctive clinico-pathological features. It is characterized by nodular prurigo-like lichenified lesions, nail dystrophy, and variable presence of albopapuloid lesions. We report two such cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Goa Medical College Bambolim, Goa, India.
authors.forename: Varadraj Vasant
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Pai
authors.affiliation: Consultant Dermatologist, Gadag, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Tukaram
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sori
authors.affiliation: Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Kikkeri Narayanshetty
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Naveen
authors.affiliation: Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Sharatchandra Bhimrao
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Athanikar
authors.affiliation: Dermatology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Vijetha
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.affiliation: Pathology, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, India.
authors.forename: Dinesh Udupi
authors.initials: DU
authors.lastname: Shastry
keywords: Bullosa; epidermolysis; pruriginosa