CRP and epidermolysis bullosa simplex: • Monitoring of severe EBS variants (e.g. Dowling-Meara EBS or EBS with muscular dystrophy), JEB, and generalized RDEB subtypes comprises at follow-up visits: a complete blood count, electrolytes, total serum protein and albumin, iron, iron-binding capacity, ferritin, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, liver function tests, urea, creatinine and, if required, zinc, selenium, folate and vitamins (A, B6, C, D and E) [22,39].