transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn

MeSH: C536979ORPHA: 79411

Overview

Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn is a rare subtype of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB, see this term) characterized by generalized blistering at birth that usually regresses within the first 6 to 24 months of life

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Generalized abnormality of skinFragile skinMiliaAtrophic scarsAnonychiaAbnormal blistering of the skinNail dystrophyAbnormal subungual morphologyOral mucosal blistersCarious teethAplasia cutis congenitaSkin erosionAbnormality of skin pigmentation

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C536979

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:79411
transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn
MeSHC536979
OrphanetORPHA:79411
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record13 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO