Ca. Papa et al., Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita associated with relapsing polychondritis an association with eosinophilia?, CUTIS, 66(1), 2000, pp. 65-68
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is a blistering disorder that has been asso
ciated with other autoimmune diseases. It has not previously been associate
d with relapsing polychondritis (RPC). RPC is an autoimmune disorder that f
requently displays peripheral eosinophilia. The eosinophil has been implica
ted in mediation of tissue damage and bullae formation. RPC should be added
to the list of diseases seen in association with EBA.