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Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita
An acquired epidermolysis bullosa that is characterized by formation of recurrent blisters secondary to minor trauma in the skin and mucosa, and is caused by the development of autoantibodies to type VII collagen.
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Overview
An acquired epidermolysis bullosa that is characterized by formation of recurrent blisters secondary to minor trauma in the skin and mucosa, and is caused by the development of autoantibodies to type VII collagen.
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