Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is an inherited group of disorders in which a protein in the skin is missing causing the skin to blister easily with friction or trauma. With severe forms, many other organ systems are involved.

The EB Clinic is held twice a month. Once per month, a multidisciplinary team, including a pediatric nutritionist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric ophthalmologist, and pediatric dermatologist, sees pediatric patients and young adults. A wide range of other specialists at UMass Memorial Medical Center have expertise in EB and see patients as needed, including pediatric...