A rare disease that makes even gentle touch painful @StanfordMedicine
A rare disease that makes even gentle touch painful  @StanfordMedicine
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Epidermolysis bullosa makes even the gentlest touch painful and is often described as one of the most devastating genetic conditions.

In the new season of the Health Compass podcast, host Maya Adam, MD, speaks with Jean Tang, MD, PhD, about advances in understanding EB — and how research is bringing new hope to patients and families.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Health Compass:
https://med.stanford.edu/health-compass-podcast/epidermolysis-bullosa.html

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