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Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis treated with etretinate.

S G Nychay1, S D Khorenian, R A Schwartz

  • 1Department of Dermatology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103-2714.

Cutis
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, a rare ichthyosis, can cause severe skin issues. This case study shows a patient with extreme symptoms experienced significant improvement with oral etretinate treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Genetics
  • Ichthyosis Research

Background:

  • Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (EH) is a rare genetic skin disorder.
  • EH presents as generalized skin thickening, often with blistering and scaling.
  • Severe EH cases can lead to significant disfigurement and functional impairment.