Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis / Disease

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Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis

Synonyms of Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis

Disorder of Cornification 19 (Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis)
DOC 19
Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis
Keratolytic Winter Erythema
Oudtshoorn Skin

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Erythrokeratolysis hiemalis is an extremely rare form of ichthyosis that was first described in South Africa but has subsequently been identified in other countries. In such cases, a link to South Africa has been determined. The disorder is characterized by periodic attacks of red (erythematous) plaques that are distributed equally on both sides of the body. A layer of skin can be peeled from these plaques. Symptoms usually improve with age. The disorder tends to become worse with the cold weather.

Organizations related to Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratolysis Hiemalis

Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
1364 Welsh Road G2
North Wales PA 19454
Phone #: 215-619-0670
800 #: 800-545-3286
e-mail: info@scalyskin.org
Home page: http://www.scalyskin.org
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

For a Complete Report

This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ? (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html