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Kindler syndrome
rareKindler syndrome (KS) is the fourth major type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), besides simplex, junctional and dystrophic forms, and is characterized by skin fragility and blistering at birth followed by development of photosensitivity and progressive poikilodermatous skin changes.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0008260 OMIM:173650Orphanet:2908
- Causal genes
- FERMT1
- Part of
- Inherited epidermolysis bullosa
- Also known as
- congenital bullous poikiloderma · KNDLRS · KS · poikiloderma of Kindler
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Hereditary acrokeratotic poikiloderma, Weary type |
Rare disease
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