Alberto Pappalardo, Edward Eid, Rebecca C Olsen, Savannah E Bush, Lawrence F Eichenfield, Maria Gnarra Buethe
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.