3. Are complications of epidermolysis bullosa preventable?Patients with EB require extreme care. Contact sports may be avoided. It is also advised to wear padding around areas such as the elbows, knees, ankles, and buttocks which are prone to frictional injury.
Patients taking steroids may need calcium and vitamin D supplements. Prolonged steroid intake can lead to fragile bones (osteoporosis).
4. Is bone marrow transplant a permanent cure for epidermolysis bullosa?Studies are yet to produce results that support bone marrow transplantation as a cure for epidermolysis bullosa.