A Blistering Child: Sudden Erythema with Blisters in a Sick Girl
September 2022
in “
European Journal of Dermatology
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TLDR Gene sequencing is essential for diagnosing junctional epidermolysis bullosa.
An 11-year-old girl was admitted to the hospital with progressive skin and mucous membrane detachment following a four-day history of sore throat and fever. She developed redness and blisters on her chest and face shortly after the initial symptoms. The patient had a history of seizure disorder and was on valproate for three years and carbamazepine for three weeks. Upon admission, she exhibited numerous atypical target lesions with central blisters on her face and neck.
