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Pediatr DermReview

Update on Approved Therapies for Dystrophic and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Pappalardo A, Eid E, Olsen RC, Bush SE, Eichenfield LF, Buethe MG

Pediatric DermatologyIn the feed 4 Sep 2026, issue 2026 Aug, added to PubMed 4 Sep 2026

Topics: Genetic skin diseaseWounds & scarsSkin biologyChildren

Abstract

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) and junctional EB (JEB) are severe, bullous genodermatoses induced by mutations of genes encoding structural skin proteins that disrupt epidermal adhesion. Until recently, treatment was limited to symptomatic care. Since 2022, three therapies - birch triterpenes gel (Filsuvez), beremagene geperpavec-svdt (B-VEC, Vyjuvek), and prademagene zamikeracel (pz-cel, Zevaskyn) - have received regulatory approval, representing the first specific interventions for epidermolysis bullosa. Herein, we provide an overview on their mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety, and clinical implications.

Abstract from PubMed

PMID 42696401 · DOI 10.1111/pde.70223