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What is the definition of Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
Acrogeria, Gottron type is a premature aging syndrome which includes fragile, thin skin on the hands, feet and face and slow growth. Other symptoms include visible blood vessels, easy bruising, and hair and nail abnormalities. In general, the symptoms do not appear to get worse over time. Intelligence is normal. The cause is unknown, although several genes have been associated with it. Both autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant inheritance have been reported. Diagnosis is based on a clinical exam and the symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Acrogeria, Gottron Type?
  • Acrogeria, Gottron type
  • Acrogeria
  • Acrometageria
  • Familial acrogeria
  • Gottron syndrome
  • Metageria
Who are the top Acrogeria, Gottron Type Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Kord S. Honda
Dermatology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kord Honda is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Honda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Erythroderma, Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome, and Stiff Skin Syndrome. Dr. Honda is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Rosalie Elenitsas
Dermatology

Penn Dermatology Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
610-902-2400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Rosalie Elenitsas is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Elenitsas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Elenitsas is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Carrie L. Kovarik
Dermatology
Distinguished in Acrogeria, Gottron Type
Dr. Carrie L. Kovarik
Dermatology

Penn Dermatology Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-662-2737
Languages Spoken:
English
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Carrie Kovarik is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kovarik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrogeria, Gottron Type. Her top areas of expertise are Warts, Bowen's Disease, Kaposi Sarcoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Kovarik is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center