Peeling Skin Syndrome / Disease

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Peeling Skin Syndrome

Synonyms of Peeling Skin Syndrome

Deciduous Skin
Familial Continuous Skin Peeling
Keratolysis Exfoliativa Congenita
Skin Peeling Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions

Acral Peeling Skin Syndrome

General Discussion
Peeling skin syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by continual, spontaneous skin peeling (exfoliation). Other findings may include reddening of the skin (erythema) and itching (pruritus). At least one group working on this disorder distinguishes between a non-inflammatory form called type A and an inflammatory form known as type B. Type B is associated with congenital erythroderma, a condition in which the skin has an intense red color. There is mounting evidence that the inflammatory type B is a variant of Netherton syndrome.

Based on its occurrence in families in which husband and wife are close relatives, peeling skin syndrome is likely to be transmitted as an autosomal recessive genetic trait.

Organizations related to Peeling Skin Syndrome

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 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: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

For a Complete Report

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