Netherton syndrome

Definition:

Netherton syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis consisting of erythroderma, ichthyosis linearis circumflexa, and hair shaft abnormalities with a bamboo shoot appearance (trichorrhexis invaginata). Atopic diathesis is commonly associated with the condition.

References:

[1]. Dawn H Siegel, et al. Molecular advances in genetic skin diseases. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2002 Aug;14(4):419-25. [Content Brief]

[2]. Joannie D Sun, et al. Netherton syndrome: a case report and review of the literature. Int J Dermatol. 2006 Jun;45(6):693-7. [Content Brief]

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