Skin disease treatment heralded as ‘new era of hope’

A charity said the first medication specifically developed to treat a rare and painful skin condition ushers in an era of hope (PA)

The first medication specifically developed to treat a rare and painful skin condition ushers in an era of hope, according to charity Debra Ireland.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) causes the skin, both inside and out, to blister and wound at the slightest touch and the only treatment for the distressing condition is painful bandaging to prevent infection.