Important
Important
It is possible that the main title of the report Ichthyosis, Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Synonyms
- Disorder of Cornification 24
- DOC 24
- Siemens Syndrome
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare, inherited, skin disorder that affects men predominately and is characterized by hardening of the skin (keratosis) in several parts of the body. Most frequently, the face, neck, and forearms are involved. The thickening of the skin is accompanied by the loss of eyebrows, eyelashes and beard. Baldness (alopecia) usually occurs.
Resources
Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
1601 Valley Forge Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
Tel: (215)631-1411
Fax: (215)631-1413
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
