Ichthyosis Hystrix, Curth Macklin Type / Disease

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Ichthyosis Hystrix, Curth Macklin Type

Synonyms of Ichthyosis Hystrix, Curth Macklin Type

Disorder of Cornification 8, Curth-Macklin Type
DOC 8, Curth-Macklin Type

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth-Macklin type is a rare inherited skin disorder. It is characterized by scaling skin (ichthyosis) ranging from mild to severe. The patches of scaly, thickened skin range from spotty to severe, and may appear on almost any part of the body.

Organizations related to Ichthyosis Hystrix, Curth Macklin Type

Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
1364 Welsh Road G2
North Wales PA 19454
Phone #: 215-619-0670
800 #: 800-545-3286
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.scalyskin.org
NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
6610 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-6612
Phone #: 301-496-5717
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/
National Registry for Ichthyosis and Related Disorders
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98195-6524
Phone #: 206-616-3179
800 #: 800-595-1265
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.skinregistry.org

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