Save information for later
Sign Up

Learn About Aplasia Cutis Congenita

What is the definition of Aplasia Cutis Congenita?
Aplasia cutis congenita is a condition in which there is congenital (present from birth) absence of skin, with or without the absence of underlying structures such as bone. It most commonly affects the scalp, but any location of the body can be affected. While most people with Aplasia cutis congenita have no other abnormalities, some people have congenital malformations involving the cardiovascular (heart), gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and central nervous systems. The cause of this condition is unclear and appears to be multifactorial (many different factors appear to play a role); contributing factors may include teratogens, genes, trauma, and compromised blood flow to the skin.
Who are the top Aplasia Cutis Congenita Local Doctors?

Ihc Health Services Inc

Riverton, UT 
 11.5 mi
Accepting New Patients

Katherine Puttgen is a Dermatologist in Riverton, Utah. Dr. Puttgen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aplasia Cutis Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Vascular Birthmark, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, and Stork Bite. Dr. Puttgen is currently accepting new patients.

Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

Hoopes Vision Correction Center PC

11820 S State St, Suite 200, 
Draper, UT 
 14.3 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Majid Moshirfar is an Ophthalmologist in Draper, Utah. Dr. Moshirfar and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aplasia Cutis Congenita. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Astigmatism, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Moshirfar is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
Provo, UT 
 17.3 mi
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Kavya Rao is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Provo, Utah. Dr. Rao and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aplasia Cutis Congenita. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Aplasia Cutis Congenita Clinical Trials?
A Phase 3 Randomized Study of Selumetinib Versus Carboplatin/Vincristine in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Associated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG)

Summary: This phase III trial studies if selumetinib works just as well as the standard treatment with carboplatin/vincristine (CV) for subjects with NF1-associated low grade glioma (LGG), and to see if selumetinib is better than CV in improving vision in subjects with LGG of the optic pathway (vision nerves). Selumetinib is a drug that works by blocking some enzymes that low-grade glioma tumor cells need ...

Match to trials
Find the right clinical trials for you in under a minute
Get started
NEI Intramural Biorepository for Retinal Diseases

Background: - To understand diseases of the retina and the eye, information is needed about people with and without such diseases. Researchers want to study these people and follow them over time. They also want to study body tissues and blood to understand the nature of eye disease. Studying genes, cells, and tissues may help them understand why some people get eye problems and others do not, or why some peo...

Who are the sources who wrote this article ?

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