Presentation
Homepage Rare diseases Search Search for a rare disease Keratolytic winter erythema Disease definition Keratolytic winter erythema is a rare epidermal disease, characterized by recurrent centrifugal palmoplantar peeling and erythema presenting seasonal [orpha.net]
Itching can occur, and hyperhidrosis, associated with a pungent odor, is invariably present. Formation of vesicles is rare, whereas keratolysis that causes the formation of dry blisters is regularly seen. [malacards.org]
A hitherto undescribed inherited dermatosis, traceable to certain 19th-century inhabitants of Oudtshoorn, CP, has been transmitted as an autosomal dominant to a large number of their present-day descendants. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
Skin
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Dry, Scaly Skin
Dry, scaly skin is the main symptom. The scales form on only some parts of the body, such as the: Trunk Stomach Buttocks Legs Face and scalp The scales can be white, gray, or dark brown. They might have thick or thin cracks running through them. [webmd.com]
Psychiatrical
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Low Self-Esteem
People with this condition sometimes feel depressed and have low self-esteem. [webmd.com]
Treatment
Some temporary relief, but so far nothing permanent, can be offered through treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care by a qualified specialist and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. [orpha.net]
Treatments It can't be cured, but treatments can help you manage dry and scaly skin. Continued Rub cream, lotion, or ointment onto your skin every day to add moisture. [webmd.com]
There is no curative treatment. The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. [health24.com]
Moreover, the treatment is effective for only as long as one takes the medication. After treatment is stopped, the skin build-ups reappear within a short period of time. [rarediseases.org]
Prognosis
Prognosis - Keratolytic winter erythema The \'prognosis\' of Keratolytic winter erythema usually refers to the likely outcome of Keratolytic winter erythema. [checkorphan.org]
Prognosis. There is a chronic disease course. Recurrent squamous cell carcinomas may reduce life expectancy. Differential Diagnosis. [plasticsurgerykey.com]
Breast cancer patients with LOH at chromosome 8p have a worse prognosis than patients without this defect. Multivariate analysis suggests that LOH at 8p is an independent prognostic factor. [doi.org]
Prognosis/Outlook Outlook for UV-Induced Erythema Sun exposure damages and ages your skin. Excess sun exposure over time and repeated sunburns also significantly increase your risk of developing skin cancer. [sunsaferx.com]
Etiology
Keratolytic winter erythema (KWE), also known as "Oudtshoorn skin disease," or "erythrokeratolysis hiemalis," is an autosomal dominant skin disorder of unknown etiology characterized by a cyclical erythema, hyperkeratosis, and recurrent and intermittent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Keratolytic Winter erythema (KWE), also known as erythrokeratolysis hiemalis, Oudtshoorn disease and Oudtshoorn skin, is a rare autosomal dominant skin disease of unknown etiology which causes erythema (redness) and keratolysis (peeling) of the skin on [bookdepository.com]
We classified EN into two groups; EN with an unidentified etiology (idiopathic EN) and EN with an etiologic factor (secondary EN). [doi.org]
The ICD code L538 is used to code Keratolytic winter erythema Keratolytic Winter erythema (KWE), also known as erythrokeratolysis hiemalis, Oudtshoorn disease and Oudtshoorn skin, is a rare autosomal dominant skin disease of unknown etiology which causes [icd.codes]
The etiology of the disease is unknown and the histological picture is not pathognomonic. The successful treatment of rosacea is difficult. [google.mk]
Epidemiology
Literatur Asmark H, Wiholm B (1990) Epidemiology of adverse reactions to carbamazepine as seen in spontaneous reporting systems. [springerlink.com]
Epidemiology. Erythrokeratodermia variabilis Mendes da Costa accounts for about two-thirds of all EKV. This rare genodermatosis has been reported in all races with an equal gender incidence. [plasticsurgerykey.com]
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Prevention
The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Read disclaimer. [gulfdoctor.net]
The recognition of the presence of these serious inherited disorders is important in differential diagnosis and is fundamental to the establishment of public health programmes for amelioration and prevention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Erythema Prevention lies in what ultimately causes your erythema. [sunsaferx.com]
Your skin Holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration Keeps harmful microbes out, preventing infections Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain Keeps your body temperature even Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it Anything that irritates [icdlist.com]