Ichthyosis, X-Linked: eMedicine Dermatology

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Ichthyosis, X-Linked: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: In 1965, Wells and Kerr1 first recognized X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) as a distinct entity by studying its characteristics in 81 affected males. X-linked ichthyosis is the second most common type of ichthyosis and one of ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 9:03 pm By:

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X-linked ichthyosis only affects males and may be associated with testicular disease. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/dsFotJ

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Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an X-linked recessive disorder originally described as a clinical triad of thrombocytopenia, eczema (atopiclike dermatitis), and recurrent pyogenic infections. Only 27% of patients have the classic triad, 20% of patients have hematologic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare condition that affects blood cells and immune system cells. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dxaGuq

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Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren-Larsson syndrome (SLS) is a rare autosomal recessive neurocutaneous disorder characterized by mental retardation, diplegia or tetraplegia, and congenital ichthyosis. The ichthyosis (usually evident at birth) may be seen in some patients after the first year ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:13 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Sjögren-Larsson syndrome is a genetic condition resulting in thickened, dry, rough skin, mental retardation & more. http://bit.ly/dC4eId

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Menkes Kinky Hair Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Menkes kinky hair syndrome is an X-linked recessive multisystemic lethal disorder of copper metabolism. The clinical phenotype is marked by fine silvery wiry hair, doughy skin, connective tissue disturbances, and progressive neurologic deterioration. In 1962, Menkes ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Menkes kinky hair syndrome occurs in 1 case per 300,000 population. Learn the causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/b5pFjk

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Incontinentia Pigmenti: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is an X-linked dominant neurocutaneous syndrome with cutaneous, neurologic, ophthalmologic, and dental manifestations. Garrod reported the first probable case of IP in 1906 and described it as a peculiar pigmentation of the skin ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Incontinentia pigmenti is typically passed down through families & leads to skin blistering and changes in skin color. http://bit.ly/aUD8g2

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Ichthyosis, Lamellar: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is apparent at birth and is present throughout life. The newborn is born encased in a collodion membrane that sheds within 10-14 days. The shedding of the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is apparent at birth and is present throughout life. http://bit.ly/cOSktJ

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Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Hereditary and Acquired: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hereditary ichthyosis vulgaris and acquired ichthyosis vulgaris, members of a group of cutaneous disorders of keratinization, appear similar both clinically and histologically. The term ichthyosis is derived from the ancient Greek root ichthys, meaning fish. Although ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ichthyosis vlugaris may be acquired or hereditary, resulting in severely itchy skin. Learn more about the condition. http://bit.ly/cM7ilT

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Ichthyosis Fetalis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ichthyosis fetalis, also known as harlequin ichthyosis (HI), is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. It is characterized by a profound thickening of the keratin layer in fetal skin. The affected neonate is born with ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ichthyosis fetalis, also known as harlequin ichthyosis (HI), is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. http://bit.ly/cycfCj

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Angiokeratoma Corporis Diffusum (Fabry Syndrome): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum is an X-linked inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme alpha-galactosidase. This inborn error of metabolism results in unremitting deposition of neural glycosphingolipids in the lysosomes of the vascular endothelium; ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Fabry syndrome is a genetic disorder involving metabolism. Learn the symptoms of Fabry syndrome. http://bit.ly/a4J5iB

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Bruton Agammaglobulinemia: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA), or Bruton agammaglobulinemia, is an inherited immunodeficiency disease caused by mutations in the gene coding for Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK). The disease was first elucidated by Bruton in 1952, for whom the gene ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Bruton agammaglobulinemia is an inherited immunodeficiency disease caused by certain genetic mutations. http://bit.ly/ae046A

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X-linked ichthyosis: An oculocutaneous genodermatosis

eblue.org — “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 62, Issue 3, Pages 480-485, March 2010, Authors:Neil F. Fernandes, MD; Camila K. Janniger, MD; Robert A. Schwartz, MD, MPHView full resource at eblue.org

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Love the dermatology literature: "X-linked ichthyosis: An oculocutaneous genodermatosis" http://bit.ly/90X1t9

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