Gynaeco-obstetrical follow-up of patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a rare group of genetic skin-fragility conditions resulting in blisters and erosions of the skin and mucosa, evolving into dystrophic and retractile scars. This study objective is to describe the genital involvement in women with DEB and their gynaeco-obstetrical life.

Results

In this prospective two-centre study, data from women with DEB who were older than 18 years was gathered into a questionnaire by the dermatologist and/or gynaecologist investigators. This data was collected from patients' medical records with regard to menstrual cycles, contraception methods, the obstetrical history, screening for gynaecological cancers and sexually transmitted diseases, and the sexual life. Vulvar examinations were carried out as pa

SUBMITTER: Fournier M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature