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Ali Abdollahi¹, Zahra Hallaji, Nafiseh Esmaili

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Farabi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

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Summary

Keratitis, Ichthyosis, and Deafness (KID) syndrome management improved with topical treatments. Simple emollients and keratolytics effectively treated skin hyperkeratosis, avoiding systemic retinoid risks.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Genetics
Ophthalmology

Background:

KID syndrome is a rare congenital disorder.
It is characterized by keratitis, ichthyosis, and deafness.
Current management often involves addressing each symptom separately.

Observation:

A 4-year-old girl with KID syndrome was treated.
Treatment included bland emollients and topical keratolytics (urea).
Significant improvement in skin hyperkeratosis and palmoplantar keratoderma was observed.

Findings:

Topical therapies, specifically emollients and keratolytics, demonstrated efficacy.
These treatments improved skin manifestations of KID syndrome.
This approach offers an alternative to systemic retinoid therapy.

Implications:

Simple topical treatments may be a viable option for managing skin issues in KID syndrome.
This approach could potentially mitigate risks associated with systemic retinoid use.
Further research into topical therapy for KID syndrome is warranted.