How does epidermolysis bullosa affect my body?
How does epidermolysis bullosa affect my body?
Severe cases of EB may cause blisters in your eyes, which can result in vision loss. It may result in severe scarring and deformities of your skin/muscles, making it difficult to move your fingers, hands, feet and joints. Some people with EB are at an increased risk of developing a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Death can sometimes occur during infancy due to severe infection (sepsis), breathing problems due to blocked airways, dehydration and malnutrition.