Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, Herlitz type (Orphanet_79404) can be described as follows. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, Herlitz-type is a severe subtype of junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB, see this term) characterized by blisters and extensive erosions, localized to the skin and mucous membranes. Also known as: Epidermolysis bullosa letalis, JEB-H, Junctional epidermolysis bullosa generalisata gravis, Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, Herlitz-Pearson type.