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[Therapeutic possibilities of hereditary diseases in dermatology]
Abstract:
Several years ago the therapeutic possibilities for the treatment of inherited skin disorders were rather restricted; recently new possibilities have been developed and successfully applied. The author discusses the indications for a surgical procedure in basal cell nevus syndrome and the satisfying results revealed by dermabrasion in sebaceous adenoma of Pringle. The use of a low phenylalanine and tyrosine diet in case of palmoplantar keratosis with tyrosinemia is of theoretical as well as practical interest. However, a most striking therapeutic success is obtained by the treatment with drugs. The substitution of zinc in acrodermatitis enteropathica is very effective and not expensive! The positive effect of phenytoin in epidermolysis bullosa cicatricans is based on the partial inhibition of collagenase activity by this drug. Finally the author discusses the advantages of a treatment with retinoids in different hereditary keratinization disorders.
Insights
Recent advancements offer new treatments for inherited skin disorders. Effective therapies include zinc for acrodermatitis enteropathica and retinoids for keratinization disorders.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Genetics
Context:
- Inherited skin disorders previously had limited treatment options.
- Recent therapeutic developments have expanded treatment possibilities.
Purpose:
- To review current and emerging therapeutic strategies for various inherited skin disorders.
- To highlight successful treatment modalities and their underlying mechanisms.
Summary:
- Discusses surgical indications for basal cell nevus syndrome and dermabrasion for Pringle's sebaceous adenoma.
- Explores dietary management (low phenylalanine/tyrosine) for tyrosinemia-associated palmoplantar keratosis.
- Highlights drug therapies: zinc substitution for acrodermatitis enteropathica, phenytoin for epidermolysis bullosa, and retinoids for keratinization disorders.
Impact:
- Demonstrates significant therapeutic successes in previously challenging inherited skin conditions.
- Provides insights into effective, accessible, and mechanism-based treatments.
- Offers a comprehensive overview of modern therapeutic approaches in dermatogenetics.