Epidermólise bolhosa em recém nascido: revisão de literatura e relato de caso

Abstract

Epidermolysis Bullosa is characterized by a rare, genetic and hereditary skin disease, non-contagious, described by a group of mucocutaneous disorders where skin detachment occurs due to trauma, heat and even spontaneously, thus forming blisters and skin lesions. in areas of friction, and also mucous. It is classified as simplex, junctional and dystrophic. In the simplex form it is presented by superficial bubbles, which do not leave marks. At the junctional the blisters are deeper and spread throughout the body, thus being the most severe form, and the dystrophic form presents with deep blisters that leave scars and loss of limb functions, leaving more sequels. The diagnosis takes into account the symptoms, the appearance and location of the blisters, family and patient history. At the present momento is no cure for this, but care must be multidisciplinary, always turning to pain relief with palliative treatments such as photobiomodulation, accelerating tissue healing. This course conclusion paper aims to report a clinical case of bullous epidermolysis in newborns and the action of treating these lesions with low-level laser therapy. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]