8 Rare Skin Diseases - Verywell Health
WEBSep 20, 2023 · 7 Rare Skin Diseases. By Angelica Bottaro. Updated on September 20, 2023. Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD. Print. Table of Contents. View All. Argyria. Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. Harlequin Ichthyosis. Elastoderma. Interstitial Granulomatous Dermatitis. Skin conditions are common among people of all ages.
List of rare skin diseases: Pictures, symptoms, and treatments
WEBJan 28, 2021 · 11 rare skin diseases. Blau syndrome. Actinic prurigo. Peeling skin syndrome. Argyria. Erythropoietic protoporphyria. Lamellar ichthyosis. Harlequin ichthyosis. SJS and...
11 Skin Conditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of - Healthline
WEBJun 30, 2020 · 11 Rarer Skin Diseases: Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Morgellons & More. 11 Skin Conditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. Pictures. Hidradenitis suppurativa. Inverse psoriasis. Harlequin...
Scleroderma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJan 27, 2022 · Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh), also known as systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. It may also cause problems in the blood vessels, internal organs and digestive tract.
Lichen Sclerosus - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
WEBJun 5, 2023 · Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that most commonly affects women before puberty or after menopause. Although rare, it can also be seen in men. When found in males, the disease is known as balanitis xerotica obliterans. Lichen sclerosus is characterized by skin changes of the external genitalia.
Rare Skin Cancers - The Skin Cancer Foundation
WEBWhat You Need to Know About Uncommon Skin Diseases. While basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma are more widespread, these rare skin cancers are important to know about, because they may be mistaken for noncancerous conditions, delaying diagnosis and treatment.
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
WEBFeb 2, 2021 · Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin disorder that causes inflammation of the skin, thickening of the nails and at times shedding of the hair. The name means scaling (pityriasis), redness (rubra), and involvement of the hair follicles (pilaris).4.
Epidermolysis bullosa - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 20, 2022 · Epidermolysis bullosa (ep-ih-dur-MOL-uh-sis buhl-LOE-sah) is a rare condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. The blisters may appear in response to minor injury, even from heat, rubbing or scratching. In severe cases, the blisters may occur inside the body, such as the lining of the mouth or stomach.
Ichthyosis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
WEBApr 19, 2008 · Ichthyosis is a general term for a family of rare genetic skin diseases characterized by dry, thickened, scaling skin.
Genetic Skin Diseases
WEBRare Genetic Skin Diseases. Ectodermal Dysplasias. AEC-, ADULT-, Clouston-, Naegeli syndrome, Incontinentia pigmenti. Connective Tissue. Ehlers Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Cutis laxa, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum. Epithelial Adhesion. Epidermolysis bullosa, Kindler syndrome. DNA Repair Disorders.
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