📂 Diseases
Netherton syndrome — Definition
Netherton sendromu / Netherton syndrome
Netherton syndrome is a genetic skin disease with rare autozomal resessive transition. The disease occurs as a result of mutations in SPINK5 gene and is characterized by iktiyozis linearis cikumfleksa, trikorreksis invaginata (bambu hair) and atopic diathesis. Common rashes, exfoliation and itching skin lesions, starting in the early childhood period. In addition, hair fragility, nutrition difficulties and predisposition to allergic reactions are often accompanied.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Netherton sendromu?
Netherton sendromu; netherton syndrome is a genetic skin disease with rare autozomal resessive transition. The disease occurs as a result of mutations in SPINK5 gene and is characterized by iktiyozis linearis cikumfleksa, trikorreksis invaginata (bambu hair) and atopic diathesis. Common rashes, exfoliation and itching skin lesions, starting in the early childhood period. In addition, hair fragility, nutrition difficulties and predisposition to allergic reactions are often accompanied.
❓ What is Netherton syndrome in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Netherton syndrome" is Netherton sendromu.
❓ Which medical field is Netherton sendromu related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.