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...

The Genetic Dermatology Combined Clinic at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center diagnoses and treats genetic skin disorders in children and young adults. It’s the only comprehensive facility in Central and Western Massachusetts allowing you to see two specialists - a geneticist and a pediatric dermatologist - on the same day for coordinated care.

Genetic Dermatology Services

We provide the following services:

• Appointments for children and young adults, from birth to 21 years of age
• Initial evaluation of family history, examination with careful skin screening, and discussion of...