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Epidermolysis Bullosa, sometimes referred to as "Butterfly Skin", [2] is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder that, in all forms, results in extremely fragile skin that blisters or tears at the slightest friction or trauma. [3] EB typically manifests at birth or early childhood. [4]
Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica or dystrophic EB (DEB) is an inherited disease affecting the skin and other organs. [1] [2] "Butterfly child" is the colloquial name for children born with the disease, as their skin is seen to be as delicate and fragile as the wings of a butterfly. [3]
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is a form of EB that causes blisters at the site of rubbing. It typically affects the hands and feet, and is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, affecting the keratin genes KRT5 and KRT14.
Star-Studded Rock4EB! Concert Raises Over $1 Million for 'Butterfly' Skin Disease Epidermolysis Bullosa. Vanessa Etienne. September 23, 2024 at 1:26 PM.
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In its adult form, the gulf fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly that has extended forewings and a wingspan range of 6.5 to 9.5 cm. This butterfly exhibits sexual dimorphism as females are typically distinctively larger in size than males. The underside of the wings is brown and speckled with silvery white dots.
The Xerces blue (Glaucopsyche xerces) is a recently extinct species of butterfly in the gossamer-winged butterfly family, Lycaenidae.The species lived in coastal sand dunes of the Sunset District of the San Francisco Peninsula in California.