Bullous dystrophy, macular type: A rare condition characterized by loss of scalp hair, increased skin pigmentation, small head, mental retardation, short stature and blisters. The blisters do not form necessarily on skin that has suffered trauma but occurs spontaneously. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bullous dystrophy, macular type is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Bullous dystrophy, macular type as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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