Korean J Dermatol.  1985 Aug;23(4):503-506.

A Case of Epidermolysis Bullosa (Weber-Cockayne Type)

• Chun YI
• Jang IS
• Park SS
• Choi BM
• Ahn KJ
• Lee YS

Abstract

We report herein a case of epidermolysis bullosa (Weber-Cockaynetype) in a 22-year-old male soldier. He had tense egg sized bulla on the both feet for about 10 years. The lesions were exacerbated during hot weather but were mild. After entering military service, lesions became severe by mecanical trauma such as prolonged walking or marching. Histopathological findings showed subepidermal bulla and a few inflammatory infiltration in the dermis.

Keyword

Epidermolysis bullosa ( Weber - Cockayne type ); Hot weather; Subepidermal bulla

MeSH Terms

Dermis
Epidermolysis Bullosa*
Foot
Humans
Male
Military Personnel
Ovum
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Walking
Weather
Young Adult