Pediatric Dermatology

Update on Approved Therapies for Dystrophic and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

Abstract

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) and junctional EB (JEB) are severe, bullous genodermatoses induced by mutations of genes encoding structural skin proteins that disrupt epidermal adhesion. Until recently, treatment was limited to symptomatic care. Since 2022, three therapies - birch triterpenes gel (Filsuvez), beremagene geperpavec-svdt (B-VEC, Vyjuvek), and prademagene zamikeracel (pz-cel, Zevaskyn) - have received regulatory approval, representing the first specific interventions for epidermolysis bullosa. Herein, we provide an overview on their mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety, and clinical implications.

The paper

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Children's Hospital of Orange County

Pediatric Dermatology, 1 Aug 2026

doi.org/10.1111/pde.70223PubMed 42696401