Ichthyosis, Erythrokeratodermia Progressiva Symmetrica

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Synonyms

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• DOC 20
• Disorder of Cornification 20
• ECPSG
• Erythrokeratodermia Congenitalis Progressiva Symmetrica, Gottron
• Gottron's Erythrokeratodermia Congenitalis Progressiva Symmetrica

Disorder Subdivisions

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• None

General Discussion

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Erythrokeratodermia Progressiva Symmetrica is a rare hereditary skin disorder characterized by red hardened (keratotic) plaques with clear limits. These plaques are distributed symmetrically on the surface of both sides of the body, as well as on the head, buttocks, and extremities. The lesions first appear during infancy. This disorder is a form of Ichthyosis, a group of rare hereditary disorders characterized by scaly skin.

Resources

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Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types

1364 Welsh Road G2

North Wales, PA 19454

Tel: (215)619-0670

Fax: (215)619-0780

Tel: (800)545-3286

Email: info@scalyskin.org

Internet: http://www.scalyskin.org



NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

1 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892-3675

USA

Tel: 3014954484

Fax: 3017186366

Tel: 8772264267

TDD: 3015652966

Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov



National Registry for Ichthyosis and Related Disorders

University of Washington

Dermatology Department, Box 356524

1959 N.E. Pacific

Seattle, WA 98195-6524

Tel: (206)616-3179

Fax: (206)616-6793

Tel: (800)595-1265

Email: ichreg@u.washington.edu

Internet: http://www.skinregistry.org

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Last Updated:   12/7/2000

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