A composition and method for treating Epidermolisis bullosa (EB), comprising: applying to skin or mucosal surfaces of a patient in need of treatment for EB a dressing gauze or bandage without prior cleaning of said skin or mucosal surfaces, wherein distributed on said dressing is an effective amount of a composition containing beeswax an oleaginous base, vitamins and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient then removing said dressing at least twice per day without damaging the patients skin or mucosal surfaces due to removal of the dressing.