Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic skin disorder that causes extreme skin fragility, leading to recurrent blister formation with even minor trauma. There are three major forms of EB: EB simplex (EBS), Junctional EB (JEB), and Dystrophic EB (DEB). Each type of EB differs in severity and clinical presentation. Caring for all patients with EB requires a multidisciplinary approach.

What is Epidermolysis Bullosa?

Find out on our EB FAQs page, or for more detailed information please refer to this online Epidermolysis Bullosa Medscape chapter (requires free registration).

EB Clinic Overview

Our outpatient Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinic occurs once a month, usually on the third Friday of the month and is directed by Dr. Phuong Khuu. The clinic is staffed by highly skilled pediatric specialists, experienced in the care of children with epidermolysis bullosa. If you are a physician and would like to refer a child to our EB Clinic, download a Consultation Request. (PDF)

Pediatric EB Clinic Link: http://med.stanford.edu/dermatology/resources/gsdc/eb_clinic/eb-clinic-overview.html

Stanford Children's EB Clinic Link: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/service/epidermolysis-bullosa?

Adult EB patients 18 and older are seen by Dr. Peter Marinkovich who directs the Stanford Blistering Disease Clinic. To refer an adult EB patient to this clinic, please contact Sabrina Hwee at SHwee@stanfordhealthcare.org.

Adult EB Clinic Link: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/blistering-disease-clinic.html  

EB Research at Stanford

Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology has a long-standing program in EB research, which is directed at developing new therapies for EB. We have several ongoing clinical trials and research projects. Click here to learn more about our ongoing research.

EB Resources

Click here for helpful links with more information about epidermolysis bullosa.