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ArticlePediatric dermatology2026

Understanding the Needs and Financial Challenges of Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa: Insights From Donation Requests.

Elika D Javaheri, Vivian C Iloabuchi, Elizabeth Dupuy, Nessa Aghazadeh Mohandesi

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Article in Pediatric dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Elika D JavaheriMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0671-1519
Vivian C IloabuchiMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4722-8915
Elizabeth DupuyDepartment of Dermatology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Nessa Aghazadeh MohandesiDepartment of Dermatology, Clinical Genomics, and Pediatrics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

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Abstract

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disorder requiring intensive and costly care, often diagnosed in infancy when families are unprepared for the financial burden. We analyzed 160 U.S.-based crowdfunding campaigns for living EB patients, extracting data on demographics and financial needs. 33.8% of patients requested financial support for wound care supplies, 36.9% of patients requested support for travel costs, and 9.4% of patients requested support with special clothing or bedding. These findings highlight persistent, unresolved financial needs for EB-related care.

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Cost of IllnessEpidermolysis BullosaHealth Care CostsHealth Services Needs and DemandChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleUnited Statesepidermolysis bullosafinancial stresshealth care costspediatricsrare diseases

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PMID40970358
PMCPMC13544453

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