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Use of a keratin-based wound dressing in the management of wounds in a patient with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
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Use of a keratin-based wound dressing in the management of wounds in a patient with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Robert S Kirsner, Sharon Cassidy, Clive Marsh, Alejandra Vivas and Robert J Kelly
Advances in skin & wound care, Vol.25(9), pp.400-403
2012-09
PMID: 22914035

Abstract

Infant Keratins - therapeutic use Male Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica - therapy Bandages Humans
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is a rare, autosomal recessive blistering condition. The authors successfully treated a patient with a novel keratin-based dressing. Starting at 11 months, 1 hand and 1 foot of the patient was treated, and significant improvement was observed. Thereafter, keratin treatment was applied to both hands and feet.

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