Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans in a family.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare condition characterized by diffuse keratosis pilaris with a scarring alopecia of the scalp and associated photophobia, facial erythema, and palmoplantar keratoderma. Although initially described as a sex-linked disorder, several different inheritance patterns have been observed. We describe a patient whose father and sister were also affected with this condition, consistent with an autosomal dominant genetic transmission. Multiple topical and systemic treatments have been unsuccessful in this patient, attesting to the treatment refractoriness typically seen in KFSD.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Bellet, JS; Kaplan, AL; Selim, MA; Olsen, EA
Published Date
- March 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 58 / 3
Start / End Page
- 499 - 502
PubMed ID
- 18280351
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1097-6787
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.03.028
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States