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Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, nails only is a rare subtype of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) that shows no blistering and that is characterized by dystrophic or absent nails.
Features include very common findings: Onychogryphosis, Fragile nails, and Nail dystrophy; and common findings: Dystrophic toenail, Dystrophic fingernails, Onychogryphosis of toenails, and Onychogryphosis of fingernail. 8 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Arms and legs | 5 | Dystrophic toenail, Dystrophic fingernails, Onychogryphosis of toenails |
Biomarker and diagnostic research for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, nails only has been reported in the published literature.
2 FDA-approved treatments are available for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, nails only, including Prademagene zamikeracel (zevaskyn, approved 2025) and beremagene geperpavec-svdt (VYJUVEK, approved 2023).
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Phenotype severity distribution: 3 very common features, 4 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, nails only.
3 publications have been identified in PubMed for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, nails only. Research spans Diagnostic / Biomarker (33%), Review / Meta-Analysis (33%), and Case Report / Case Series (33%).
Sun F (2025). [PMID: 41244805](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41244805/). *Frontiers in medicine*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Bighetti S (2025). [PMID: 40844377](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40844377/). *Dermatology reports*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Öktem A (2024). [PMID: 38828627](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38828627/). *Clinical and experimental dermatology*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 7:15 AM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Skin |
2 |
Fragile nails, Nail dystrophy |
zevaskyn |
Prademagene zamikeracel |
— |
2025 |
Available |
VYJUVEK | beremagene geperpavec-svdt | — | 2023 | Available |
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AI-curated news mentioning dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, nails only
Updated May 21, 2026
A new study highlights the occurrence of diffuse reticulated skin hyperpigmentation in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. This research adds to the understanding of skin manifestations associated with this rare genetic disorder.