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
in 1926, a disease that begins in infancy with keratosis pilaris
localized on the face, then evolves to more diffuse involvement.
An association with SAT1
has been suggested.
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 follicularisKeratosis follicularisKeratosis follicularis may refer to:* Darier's disease* Focal palmoplantar keratoderma with oral mucosal hyperkeratosisSee also:* Isolated dyskeratosis follicularis* Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans...
- Hermann Werner SiemensHermann Werner SiemensHermann Werner Siemens was a German dermatologist who first described many skin diseases and was one of the inventors of the twin study.-Biography:...
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