Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) – Golden Retriever

Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB, also called Ectodermal Dysplasia or Skin Fragility Syndrome) is a severe tissue disorder that results in hair loss and in extremely fragile skin. Euthanasia on humane grounds is likely to be desirable. This variant, known as Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB), is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene COL7A1. This specific variant occurs in the Golden Retriever. Related versions of RDEB are found in the Central Asian Shepherd and the Basset Hound.