Abstract
BACKGROUND
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a skin fragility disorder that results in the disruption of the dermoepidermal junction and painful blisters on the skin and mucous membranes. Currently, there is almost no definite treatment for EB patients.
AIM
This study aims to assess the effect of topical formulation based on Arnebia euchroma (AE) on lesions induced by EB.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
All patients with EB diseases treated with Hochobeh ointment (AE+Beewax+Olive oil) in 2022 at our dermatological clinic were included in the study. EB diseases were diagnosed based on the following criteria: (1) clinical features (2) histopathological findings (3) Linear depositions of IgG, IgA, IgM 4. salt-split skin (SSS) or other immune serological tests compatible with the diagnosis of EB disease. Hochobeh ointment and lotion treatment were initiated. Clinical evaluations were repeated 3 and 7 days after the treatment began, and photographs were taken to document the changes in clinical severity. EB Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI) and EB Quality of Life (EB-QoL) questionnaires were used to assess the severity of EB and the quality of life, respectively. All statistical analyses were performed using statistical package for the social sciences version 16.
RESULTS
Overall, fourteen patients were included. Improvement in clinical features, including reduction of infection and inflammation and improvement of wound healing, was observed. EBDASI and EB-QoL scores decreased significantly after treatment (91.5 ± 45.7 vs. 68.9 ± 43, p = 0.001; 24.6 ± 6.7 vs. 18 ± 5.2, p = 0.001, respectively).
CONCLUSION
Hochobeh ointment may be effective in treating EB skin and mucosal lesions.