Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
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Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (also known as "Siemens-1 syndrome") is a rare X-linked disorder described by Siemens
Hermann Werner Siemens
Hermann Werner Siemens was a German dermatologist who first described many skin diseases and was one of the inventors of the twin study.-Biography:...

 in 1926, a disease that begins in infancy with keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a common, autosomal dominant, genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin...

 localized on the face, then evolves to more diffuse involvement.

An association with SAT1
SAT1
SAT1 can refer to:* Sat.1, a German television broadcasting station* Spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase 1, a human gene...

 has been suggested.

See also

  • Keratosis follicularis
    Keratosis follicularis
    Keratosis follicularis may refer to:* Darier's disease* Focal palmoplantar keratoderma with oral mucosal hyperkeratosisSee also:* Isolated dyskeratosis follicularis* Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans...

  • Hermann Werner Siemens
    Hermann Werner Siemens
    Hermann Werner Siemens was a German dermatologist who first described many skin diseases and was one of the inventors of the twin study.-Biography:...

  • Cicatricial alopecia
    Cicatricial alopecia
    The term cicatricial alopecia refers to a diverse group of rare disorders that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. A variety of distributions are possible. In some cases, hair loss is gradual, without symptoms, and is unnoticed for long periods...

  • List of cutaneous conditions
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