raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:79400

Localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex

Synonyms: EBS-loc · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex of palms and soles · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Weber-Cockayne type · Localized EBS

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Childhood
Status
active

Localized epidermolysis bullosa simplex, formerly known as EBS, Weber-Cockayne, is a basal subtype of epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS). The disease is characterized by blisters occurring mainly on the palms and soles, exacerbated by warm weather.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enLocalized epidermolysis bullosa simplexEBS-loc · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex of palms and soles · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Weber-Cockayne type · Localized EBS
frEpidermolyse bulleuse simple localiséeEBS localisée · EBS-loc · Epidermolyse bulleuse simple des mains et des pieds
deEpidermolysis bullosa simplex, lokalisierteEBS-loc · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Typ Weber-Cockayne · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex der Handflächen und Fußsohlen
esEpidermólisis ampollosa simple localizadaEBS localizada · Epidermólisis ampollosa simple palmar y plantar · Epidermólisis ampollosa simple tipo Weber-Cockayne · Epidermólisis bullosa simple localizada
itEpidermolisi bollosa semplice localizzataEBS localizzata · EBS-loc · Epidermolisi bollosa semplice dei palmi e delle piante · Epidermolisi bollosa semplice, tipo Weber-Cockayne
nlGelokaliseerde epidermolysis bullosa simplexEBS-loc · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex van handpalmen en voetzolen · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Weber-Cockayne-type · Gelokaliseerde EBS
ptEpidermólise bolhosa simples localizadaEpidermólise bolhosa simples tipo Weber-Cockayne
plPostać prosta pęcherzowego oddzielanie się naskórka zlokalizowanaPęcherzowe oddzielanie się naskórka proste dłoni i stóp · Pęcherzowe oddzielanie się naskórka proste, typ Webera i Cockayne'a
csLokalizovaná forma epidermolysis bullosa simplexEBS-loc · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex dlaní a plosek · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Weberův-Cockayneho typ · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Weber-Cockayneho typ
ukПростий локалізований бульозний епідермолізБЕС-loc · Простий бульозний епідермоліз долонь і підошов · Простий бульозний епідермоліз, тип Вебера-Кокейна · Локалізований БЕС
zh局限性单纯性大疱性表皮松解症单纯型大疱性表皮松解症,Weber-Cockayne型
trLokalize epidermolizis bülloza simpleksEBS-loc · Avuç içi ve tabanda epidermolizis bülloza simpleks · Epidermolizis bülloza simpleks, Weber-Cockayne tipi

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM131800Evalidated
OMIM619594BTNTvalidated
ICD-10Q81.0NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11EC30NTBTindexvalidated
MONDO7551Evalidated
UMLSC0080333Evalidated
GARD2146Evalidated

E exact · NTBT this ORPHAcode is narrower than the target · BTNT broader than the target · ND not decided.

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Classification

Preferential parent (Orphanet linearisation):

Parents in the classifications (1):

No children.

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Genes

2 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
KRT14Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:6416ENSG0000018684714806617q21.2keratin 1420301543[PMID]
KRT5Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:6442ENSG0000018608114804012q13.13keratin 520301543[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalence1-9 / 1 000 000—EuropeClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET

Value is Orphadata's ValMoy: the mean estimate per 100 000 for prevalence and incidence, the number of cases or families for case reports.

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HPO phenotypes

23 annotations · validated 2021-03-15
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0008066Abnormal blistering of the skin
HP:0007497Focal friction-related palmoplantar hyperkeratosis
HP:0025238Foot pain
HP:0003341Junctional split
HP:0007446Palmoplantar blistering
HP:0000989Pruritus
HP:0007585Skin fragility with non-scarring blistering
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0003489Acute episodes of neuropathic symptoms
HP:0002046Heat intolerance
HP:0003401Paresthesia
HP:0200035Skin plaque
HP:0012513Upper limb pain
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0031446Erosion of oral mucosa
HP:0000975Hyperhidrosis
HP:0010765Palmar hyperkeratosis
HP:0007556Plantar hyperkeratosis
HP:0200041Skin erosion
Very rare (<4-1%)
HP:0001075Atrophic scars
HP:0030350Erythematous papule
HP:0001056Milia
HP:0008404Nail dystrophy
HP:0200097Oral mucosal blisters
Excluded (0%)
HP:0009123Mixed hypo- and hyperpigmentation of the skin

Run the differential on the 7 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 20301543[PMID]_31039243[PMID]_28659151[PMID]_28561874[PMID]

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